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

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

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

Optimum Optical Opportunity, 1991

Bill Will
American (born 1951)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Optimum Optical Opportunity is part of a series of mixed media sculptures by artist Bill Will. The playful sculptures are made of found objects, such as the mirrors and magnifying glasses used 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 micro-collections 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 .

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Portland, Oregon-based artist Bill Will creates conceptual, kinetic, and multi-media sculptures and installations, often made of found objects. 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.