Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Brian Swanson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Retreat, 2004

Brian Swanson
(American, born 1947)

Location: Columbia Basin College, Pasco

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Brian Swanson's Retreat installation creates a shaded seating area of trellises, shady plants, and repurposed farm equipment.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Columbia Basin College.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Brian Swanson creates sculptures and installations for public spaces, often using tools, machinery, and found objects. He is interested in the "machine age" and in found objects that have a history.

Swanson earned an Associate's degree from Rock Valley College in Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1974) with a teaching certificate at Western Illinois University and a Master of Arts degree (1980) in sculpture from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Swanson lived in the Seattle area during the 1980s and 90s. He currently lives in southern Utah.