Stake

Title: Stake
LC Subject: Sculpture Metal sculpture Wood sculpture Geometrical constructions Public art Public sculpture sculpture (visual work) public sculpture constructions (sculpture)
Creator: Andolina, Gary
Description: A metal and wood construction of simple geometry that comprises a metal suspension mechanism for an inverted wooden spike. Linear metal outlines two squares: one at the base and one at the top. The base square is slightly larger than the top square, and they are connected to each other at each corner, thus defining a considerable amount of vertical space. The top sqaure's sides are intersected in the middle by linear metal hanging down and forming another square, defined by two, parallel metal pieces. The base of the wooden spike, which is shaped like a pyramid, fits into the metal piece and hangs down toward the base. Stake; [no.] 2; 1993;top As an artist, Gary has had the opportunity to work in many areas of sculpture from casting glass at The Pilchuck Glass School and Pratt Fine Art Center both in Seattle to a summer spent at The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. Through the classes at Pilchuck, Gary has learned from some of the best glass casters in the world. The summer sent in Maine allowed Gary to spend time with 65 other talented artists in a working environment. Gary has also been an Artist in Residence at Pratt Fine Art Center in Seattle (1992), which allowed him to develop a series of cast glass pieces. In 1998 Gary received a GAP grant from Artist Trust in Seattle which allowed him to work on a set of molds for glass casting. Gary has also worked with a large design gallery in Chicago, selling pieces to architects and interior designers. (Unknown, 1995) gary@studioandolina.com The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Linn-Benton Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.artcentric.org/
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Location: The Valley Library >> Benton County >> Oregon >> United States Benton County >> Oregon >> United States
Street Address: 121 The Valley Library, Corvallis Oregon
Date: 1975/2012
Identifier: 1995_osu_valley-library_04_a01
Accession Number: 1995_osu_valley-library_04_a01
Rights: In Copyright
Dc Rights Holder: Andolina, Gary
Type: Image
Format: image/tiff
Measurements: 11 x 11 x 78 inches
Material: Sculpture; steel; wood
Set: Oregon Percent for Art
Primary Set: Oregon Percent for Art
Relation: 1995 - 1997 Biiennium Valley Library Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon 1995_osu_valley-library
Has Version: slide; color
Institution: Oregon Arts Commission University of Oregon
Note: 4th floor
Color Space: RGB
Biographical Information: Many of the formal elements of Minimalism apply to my work, although Minimalism stressed the machined precision I feel the hand of the artist should not be hidden and craftsmanship is very important to me. The combination of sparse composition and little or no manipulation of materials allows me a direct working style which clearly announces the materials being used. Rhythm, repetition, scale and measurement as well as material all become important in these simple forms. Details, and arrangement of elements are also crucial. In my art I search for a "Universal" appeal which sometimes has a blends of past and present. I feel craftsmanship and attention to construction of my work is essential. I work in an intuitive manner and each piece leads into the next therefore a relationship exists between most of my works. Many of my pieces show a dichotomy of materials such as: strength and fragility, or natural and man-made materials. The combination of opposing materials such as steel and glass, or wood and steel allow me a vocabulary of opposites that meld together in interesting combinations. I feel the mixing of materials allows the viewer to identify with the works, and have a closer relationship with the pieces. The viewer is important and is considered the scale of my work, many of which are sized to the human body. (Andolina, 1995)