Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Ries Niemi. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Head Chairs, 1992

Ries Niemi
American (born 1955)

Location: Roosevelt Elementary School, Yakima, Yakima

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Head Chairs are part of artist Ries Niemi's body of sculptural artworks that also serve as functional objects. Interested in the human form, Niemi hand-bent steel so that the chairs each have a unique face and personality.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist and craftsman Ries Niemi creates sculptures and public installations using industrial fabrication techniques and industrial materials such as metal, wood, and plastics. He lives and works in the small town of Bow, Northwestern Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - coated metals
MediumSteel
Dimensions42 in x 24 in x 24 in
ID NumberWSAC1992.113.001-002
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationRoosevelt Elementary School, Yakima
SW entrance
WA CountyYakima
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address120 North 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Geo. Coordinates46.599091, -120.532462
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