Sampo

Title: Sampo
LC Subject: Sculpture Wood sculpture Installations (Art) Western redcedar Recycled products sculpture (visual work) public sculpture outdoor sculpture steelwork (visual works) cedar (wood)
Alternative: Re-generat-or (the Sampo)
Creator: Imonen, Lee C.
Description: "Sampo" is a mysterious object often referred to in the mythological songs of the Finnish. According to the artist, the sampo is forged by the creator-smith Ilmarinen for Louhi, the hag-goddess of the underwold, to be used to harvest crops. This is Imonen's interpretation of that mythological machine. <br> The mammoth cedar logs in the sculpture were salvaged from a forest fire near Roseburg. The steel used is also recycled in that it was purchased as a "second," --purchased but never used by the original buyer. (from OAC materials) The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
Location: North Mall Office Building >> Marion County >> Oregon >> United States Marion County >> Oregon >> United States
Street Address: 725 Summer St. N. E., Salem Oregon
Award Date: 2003
Identifier: percent_m000
Rights: In Copyright
Dc Rights Holder: Imonen, Lee C.
Type: Image
Format: application/xml
Measurements: 36 X 20 X 15 feet
Material: Sculpture cedar, galvanized steel --installation sculpture
Set: Oregon Percent for Art
Primary Set: Oregon Percent for Art
Relation: 2003 DAS North Mall Office Building (Salem) 2003_north-mall_office_bldg
Institution: Oregon Arts Commission University of Oregon
Note: north courtyard
Biographical Information: This is the first state building that is supposed to be a sustainable resource, and I'm working mainly with salvaged wood. The idea [underlying the sculpture] is that there is a sense of motion, a sense of mechanics happening, and also a sense of spirit. I wanted to have this dramatic sweep to it and an upward pull. (Imonen, 2003)