Silver and Black, 2004
Stuart Nakamura
(American, born 1953)
Location: Washington State Patrol - Property Management Division, Olympia, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Silver and Black is a series of three installations by artist Stuart Nakamura. They are located in the Light Industrial Complex at the Property Management Division of the Washington State Patrol. At each entrance, a bench structure and building façade celebrate the tools and service utilized in each department. The Supply Building entrance features references to the trooper's uniforms and badges. The Facilities Management Building entrance features a saw blade motif. The Fleet Building entrance features a design of wrenches and tire tracks.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Patrol.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Stuart Nakamura creates sculptural, site-specific artworks inspired by the cultural history, location, and character of each setting. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland in 1977. He lives and works in Seattle, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
Medium | Powder-coated aluminum, anodized aluminum, granite rock, and concrete |
Dimensions | Three parts: sculptural elements of variable dimensions, between 3 ft to 9 ft x 2-7 in approximately |
ID Number | WSAC2003.056.001-003 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Washington State Patrol |
Artwork Location | Washington State Patrol - Property Management Division, Olympia Facilities, Fleet, and Supply Section buildings, Near exterior entrances |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Exterior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 8611 Armstrong Road SW Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.962032, -122.913569 |
Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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