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; Dorbe Holden, Gary Webb, Mark Osborne; Ashland, OR S.O.U.; 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/
A full, contextual view of the Third Eye Theater sculpture installation. Four flat rocks are centered in the middle, surrounded by two curving lines of rocks, seemingly organized by size and height. "Observing" the design are four unique standing sculptures, which appear human-like with rock heads and column bodies., 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/
This view presents three rough-cut stone assemblages that imply figural representation. They occupy the middle of a broken circle formed by other rough-cut stones that provide seating., The gathering E.O.U. 97; Holden/Webb/Osborne; 50'*50'*8'; Basalt/Granite, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Eastern Oregon Regional Arts. You may view their website at http://www3.eou.edu/eorac/
This view contextualizes this rough-cut stone assemblage that forms a broken circle of seating around three figural representations., The gathering E.O.U. 97; Holden/Webb/Osborne; 50'*50'*8'; Basalt/Granite, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Eastern Oregon Regional Arts. You may view their website at http://www3.eou.edu/eorac/
In Thirty-Mile Canyon, Eastern Oregon. Copyright 1909 by B.A. Gifford. The image appears in the following publication, "Art Work of the State of Oregon."