Artwork copyright Ken Turner. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ken Turner. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ken Turner. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ken Turner. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ken Turner. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Symphony in Five Movements - Skier, 2009
Ken Turner
American (born 1951)
Location: Washington State School for the Blind, Vancouver
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Symphony in Five Movements - Skier is part of a suite of five interactive sculptures created by artist Ken Turner for the Washington State School for the Blind. He created the five figures to celebrate sports activities popular with blind athletes. They celebrate the grace and tenacity of the school's community. At the base of each sculpture, Turner installed metal poles that create a tone when struck with a cane. Each sculpture creates a different tone. Together the sculptures engage sight, sound, and touch.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Ken Turner creates photographs and metal sculptures. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota in 1977. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1991. He has served as an instructor for the University of Washington and City University.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - other metals |
| Medium | Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 49 in x 50 in x 23 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2008.007.002 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | |
| Artwork Location | Washington State School for the Blind Recreation and Fitness Center, Walkway |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Exterior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 2214 East 13th St. Vancouver, WA 98661 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.631538, -122.647763 |
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