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Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Justen Ladda. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Logs, 1993

Justen Ladda
German (born 1953)

Location: Department of Labor and Industries, Tumwater

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Justen Ladda's Logs is comprised of cross-cut pine tree sections, covering an entire wall. In one spot, they are assembled around a photo image of Mount Rainier in a light box. Ladda notes that this piece explores "the notion of the forest, wood and reflection." This artwork is part of a series of site-specific installations by artist Justen Ladda for seven Department of Labor and Industries sites. The seven artworks are broadly inspired by labor and industry in Washington State.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Justen Ladda creates imaginative conceptual sculptures and public art installations. Ladda grew up in West Germany, and studied art in Germany and at the Brooklyn Museum Art School (1978-80). He lives and works in New York City.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - kinetic, passive or human-operated
MediumWhite pine logs, light box
Dimensions9 ft x 29 ft x 10 in (irregular depth)
ID NumberWSAC1992.190.002
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationNew York, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationDepartment of Labor and Industries
3rd floor, Elevator lobby
WA CountyThurston
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
Geo. Coordinates46.983106, -122.921039
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