ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Bird and Beak is one of two stained glass artworks created by artist Dick Weiss for Shorewood High School, located north of Seattle. The imagery depicts a colorful and geometrically abstracted body of a bird. Weiss was partly inspired by modern art, folk art, and Native American art.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Shoreline School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Dick Weiss is known for his large, glass installations. He creates glass and two-dimensional artworks that combine folk and contemporary art traditions. In his own words, "Stained glass has been a handmaiden to architecture for hundreds of years. I like that. I like its traditional, hand-built quality. It feels very human." Weiss has been working with stained glass since 1971.
Weiss was born in Everett, Western Washington and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University in Connecticut. He is the recipient of 1981 and 1987 craftsman grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. He has taught at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington, and Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
Medium | Stained glass |
Dimensions | 7 ft 6 in x 9 ft 6 in (overall) |
ID Number | WSAC2013.013.001 |
Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Shoreline School District |
Artwork Location | Shorewood High School Commons area |
WA County | King |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 17300 Fremont North Shoreline, WA 98133 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.7554, -122.34868 |
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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