Serenghetti Gold, 2000

Tom Anderson
(American, born 1951)

Location: Washington State University - Vancouver, Vancouver

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Tom Anderson created Serenghetti Gold by layering different chemicals and enamels onto copper and aluminum sheets. Exploring the interaction of texture, color, and form, Anderson notes that he is inspired by "the willingness to be spontaneous, and the compulsion to make something that expresses my own life's experience as well as reflect to the viewer the dynamics and emotion of their own spirit."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State University.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Olympia, Washington-based artist Tom Anderson creates prints, paintings, metalworks, and mixed-media constructions. In his own words, "I am usually not thinking so much about a finished work, but am inspired, accepting and mystified by the process of creating it."
In 1971, Anderson earned an Associate of Arts degree from Clark College in Vancouver, Southwestern Washington. In 1973, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian art and philosophy at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Western Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumMixed media on aluminum, gold, and silver leaf
Dimensions4 ft x 5 ft
ID NumberWSAC2003.019.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State University
Artwork LocationWashington State University - Vancouver
Science and Engineering Building (VSCI), Central stair, Between main and 2nd floors
WA CountyClark
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686
Geo. Coordinates45.733174, -122.636203
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