Third Eye Theater

Title
Third Eye Theater
LC Subject
Sculpture Outdoor sculpture Stone carving Basalt Andesite basalt (basic igneous rock) andesite stainless steel carving (processes) outdoor sculpture sculpture (visual work)
Creator
Stone Studios Holden, Dorbe Webb, Gary Osborne, Mark
Description
A photo of a girl running in the middle of the Third Eye Theater installation. Four flat rocks are centered in the middle, surrounded by rocks lined up in ascending order of size. "Observing" the design are two unique standing sculptures, which appear human-like with rock heads and column bodies. Grass surrounds all of the rocks, and there is a dwelling in the background. The Third Eye Theater created by Olympia Washington artists, Dorbe Holden, Gary Webb, and Mark Osbornes (collectively "Stone Studios") is an arrangement of naturally formed Columnar Basalt and Andecite stone. The stones define the area as a gathering place, an impromptu stage for children and adults. The playful arrangement is highly interactive connecting the user with the sculpture by inviting them to step from stone to stone, riding the undulating curves of the stepping stone/seats. The viewer is also invited to engage and interpret the stone people that surround and approach the stage. These stone figures are suggestive of age and personality roles but ultimately their simple presence depends on the viewer to use thier imagination and create the personality and character that reflects their own experience. Children love this sculpture and enjoy dressing the stone people with props to further define their character. The figures also represent guardians that watch out for the surrounding community. These grounding ancient stones define a sacred site that intrigues and stirs the imaginations of people of all ages. (Stone Studios, 1998) Third Eye Theater; Holden, Webb, Osborne; basalt, granite, andesite; 60 x 20 x 6 feet; 1998 The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Arts Council of Southern Oregon. You may view their website at http://www.artscouncilso.org/
View
side
Location
Southern Oregon University, Family Housing >> Jackson County >> Oregon >> United States Jackson County >> Oregon >> United States
Street Address
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland Oregon (general address) <br> A map of this location may be viewed at http://www.sou.edu/map/flashmap.html
Date
1975/2012
Identifier
1998_sou_old-mill-village_01_a02
Accession Number
1998_sou_old-mill-village_01_a02
Rights
In Copyright
Dc Rights Holder
Stone Studios; Holden, Dorbe; Webb, Gary; Osborne, Mark
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Measurements
50 x 20 feet
Material
Sculpture stone: basalt and andesite; stainless steel pin, epoxy
Set
Oregon Percent for Art
Primary Set
Oregon Percent for Art
Relation
1998 Southern Oregon University Old Mill Village Expansion Project 1998_sou_old-mill-village
Has Version
slide; color
Institution
Oregon Arts Commission University of Oregon
Color Space
RGB
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