Artwork copyright Otto Youngers. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Artwork copyright Otto Youngers. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Artwork copyright Otto Youngers. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Otto Youngers
(American, born 1964)
Location: Progress Elementary School, Spokane Valley
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Otto Youngers created an imaginary world that starts in the "Curiosity Case." The wood sculptures of mythical and unlikely characters appear to be escaping into the library from the display case, encouraging students to imagine what might be going on.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Central Valley School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Otto Youngers is a Tacoma-based artist. He creates imaginative narrative sculptures using reclaimed wood.
Yongers received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 1988. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1992. He has taught art at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma and at Bellevue Community College (both in Western Washington).
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - wood |
| Medium | Re-claimed wood, stainless steel cable, and acrylic paint |
| Dimensions | 12 ft x 30 ft x 20 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2010.009.00A-B |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Central Valley School District |
| Artwork Location | Progress Elementary School Main entrance (Part A), Library (Part B) |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 710 N. Progress Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99037 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.663426, -117.20066 |
| 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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