Artwork copyright Bill Will. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Bill Will. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Bill Will. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Some Art is Hot Air, 1991

Bill Will
American (born 1951)

Location: Tacoma Community College, Tacoma

About the Artwork

Some Art is Hot Air is part of a series of mixed media sculptures by artist Bill Will. The playful sculptures are made of found objects, such as a blow-dryer mounted to the back of a gilded picture frame in this one. They often feature sounds and moving elements as well. Will's titles and compositions are full of visual puns and humor. Bill Will created this series for Multiples: The Sciences and Art (1991), an exhibition of ten microcollections commissioned to tour Washington State school districts. The micro-collections offer different perspectives of ten artists exploring ideas and issues related to science, and ask students to re-consider assumed and widely accepted aspects of science.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma Community College.

About the Artist

Bill Will received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington. He is Professor Emeritus at the Oregon College of Art and Craft.