This outdoor, rock sculpture consists of three separate components arranged in the area in front of the Hammersly Library. This particular view depicts context for one of the three components: a basalt and granite totem comprised of a vertical, rectangular shape on the bottom, a spherical shape in the middle, and an inverted, trapezoidal shape on the top., Michihiro Kosuge; Commission: Western Oregon University; Monmouth, OR; "Three Elements" site overview; Library Plaza; 2000; KosMO05, http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/kosuge.html, 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
This outdoor, rock sculpture consists of three separate components arranged in the area in front of the Hammersly Library. This particular view depicts two of the three elements: a basalt column in the foreground, adorned with black bands toward the top that resemble branches and a granite and basalt totem in the background., Michihiro Kosuge; Commission: Western Oregon University; Monmouth, OR; "Three Elements" (2 of 3) basalt column; Library Plaza; 96 x 30 x 30 inches; 2000, http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/kosuge.html, 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
A close-up view of one of the panels of what looks to be aluminum. The design in the aluminum is a small visual history of ceramic forum from all over the world surrounded by flame designs. (excerpt taken from Frank Boyden's proposal, 1996), Frank Boyden was born 1942, in Portland, OR. He attended Yale University, School of Art, achieving a M.F.A. and B.F.A., in Painting, 1968. In 1965, he attended Colorado College, where he received a B.A. in Art., Laura Russo Gallery at: http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/bio/bio_boyden.html, 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 visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
A close-up view of the design in the aluminum. It is a small visual history of ceramic forum from all over the world surrounded by flame designs. (excerpt taken from Frank Boyden's proposal, 1996), Frank Boyden was born 1942, in Portland, OR. He attended Yale University, School of Art, achieving a M.F.A. and B.F.A., in Painting, 1968. In 1965, he attended Colorado College, where he received a B.A. in Art., Laura Russo Gallery at: http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/bio/bio_boyden.html, 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 visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
Large cutout rosettes and huge open hands are cut out from the aluminum. The symbols are taken from the ends of Hau Dynasty roof tiles and the design from S.W. Anasazi and Mimbres bowls. (excerpt taken from Frank Boyden's proposal, 1996), Frank Boyden was born 1942, in Portland, OR. He attended Yale University, School of Art, achieving a M.F.A. and B.F.A., in Painting, 1968. In 1965, he attended Colorado College, where he received a B.A. in Art., Laura Russo Gallery at: http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/bio/bio_boyden.html, 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 visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
A close-up view of the design in the aluminum. It is a small visual history of ceramic forum from all over the world surrounded by flame designs. (excerpt taken from Frank Boyden's proposal, 1996), Frank Boyden was born 1942, in Portland, OR. He attended Yale University, School of Art, achieving a M.F.A. and B.F.A., in Painting, 1968. In 1965, he attended Colorado College, where he received a B.A. in Art., Laura Russo Gallery at: http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/bio/bio_boyden.html, 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 visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html
This metal bench encompasses a section of metal foliage that appears to grow up out of the middle of the bench., Wayne Chabre; The Grove; 2006, http://www.waynechabre.com/, 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
This metal bench encompasses a section of metal foliage that appears to grow up out of the middle of the bench., Wayne Chabre; The Grove; 2006, http://www.waynechabre.com/, 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
A large corten steel sculpture composed of three thick curved shapes formed in different directions. Each shape appears to support the other. The sculpture rests on a round concrete base. Corten steel is a special steel used in architecture. The steel is designed to "weather" or "age" into a coppery patina., Charles Smith; untitled; west side of library; wosc stadium, 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
A tall aluminum door with a lock to the very left, next to a protruding curved doorknob. In the middle of the door is a triangular shaped cutout, with a sort of "S" at the top., Frank Boyden was born 1942, in Portland, OR. He attended Yale University, School of Art, achieving a M.F.A. and B.F.A., in Painting, 1968. In 1965, he attended Colorado College, where he received a B.A. in Art., Laura Russo Gallery at: http://www.laurarusso.com/artists/bio/bio_boyden.html, 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 visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html