Artwork copyright William Moore. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Untitled, 1979

William Moore
American (born 1945)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Artist William Moore envisioned this sculpture as a "model or prototype for a new species of insect." He began by designing the compound eyes, body and wings from his imagination. He constructed the sculpture in parts, using a technique known as lamination. He layered and glued together pieces of wood to form a larger mass. He then carved, filed, and sanded each piece until they fit together.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Oregon-based artist William Moore creates mixed media sculpture using lathe-turned elements that combine wood, metal, ceramic, and fiber materials. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in design from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1967. He went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the the University of Michigan in 1971.