Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Peter Reiquam. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Hit or Miss, 2015

Peter Reiquam
(American, born 1959)

Location: Pierce County Skills Center, Puyallup

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Celebrating one of man's most elemental and essential tools, ‘Hit or Miss' is made up of a 15-foot high sculptural hammer and seating elements representing hammered nails. Installed at the entrance to the Pierce County Skills Center in the south Puget Sound city of Puyallup, Artist Peter Reiquam metaphorically represents the center's mission, "which encourages students to learn through hands-on experience and that failure is an integral part of success."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Peter Reiquam creates imaginative and interactive sculptures for public spaces. He states, "I strive to create durable, well-crafted and meaningful works that speak to the uniqueness of each site and to do so with a balance of humor, elegance and sophistication."

Reiquam earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Yale University in Connecticut. He served for six years on the King County Public Art Commission and has taught extensively throughout his career.