Artwork copyright Robert Rigg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

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

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

Artwork copyright Robert Rigg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Castle, 1979

Robert Rigg
Nationality not provided

Location: Riverside Elementary, Chattaroy

About the Artwork

Artist Robert Rigg created this whimsical ceramic castle for Riverside Elementary School. He built the castle using slabs of stoneware clay. He fired the castle in a kiln, leaving a natural clay finish. Installed in the entrance hallway, it encourages imaginative play by Riverside students.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Riverside School District.

About the Artist

Robert Rigg is a Tukwila, Western Washington-based artist.
Rigg's birthdate and further biographical details are not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.