Artwork copyright David Gallagher. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright David Gallagher. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

Wall Sculpture, 1979

David Gallagher
American (born 1937, died 1981)

Location: Prairie High School, Vancouver

About the Artwork

Artist David Gallagher created the abstract Wall Sculpture from redcedar wood. He created it by joining wood segments shaped with different carving tools. As a whole, the sculpture presents a dynamic interaction between textures and forms.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground Public Schools.

About the Artist

Olympia, Washington-based artist and professor David Gallagher (1937-1981) created abstract sculptures in wood. He taught at The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Western Washington, from 1978 until his death in 1981. He previously also taught at the University of Denver in Colorado and at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Gallagher earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Washington University in Ellensburg and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.