Metamorphosis Series, 2010
Jack Archibald
(American, born 1950)
Location: Panther Lake Elementary, Kent
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Jack Archibald's Metamorphosis Series symbolizes the changes in the state of a butterfly. The stained glass sections are titled "Chrysalis," "Caterpillar," "Butterfly," and "Learning to Fly." The artwork also symbolizes the school's students as they mature during their years at Panther Lake Elementary.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kent School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Glass artist Jack Archibald uses light to animate the colors and abstract shapes in his stained glass artworks. In his own words, "As a stained glass artist, I work with light. Glass is uniquely interactive with light, its transitions, its intensities, its colors. Throughout the day, a window constantly undergoes transformation. The changing light animates the glass."
Archibald earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1972) from the University of Wisconsin. In 1981, he established the private studio called "Revisionary Glassworks" on Camano Island, on North Puget Sound, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
Medium | Stained glass (built in) |
Dimensions | Five glass panels: 7 ft x 13 ft (each, 4 parts) and 7 ft x 15 ft (1 part) |
ID Number | WSAC2009.010.00A-E |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Kent School District |
Artwork Location | Panther Lake Elementary Windows above entrance, 1st floor office windows, Mezzanine library windows |
WA County | King |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 20831 108th Ave SE Kent, WA 98031 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.409116, -122.204839 |
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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