Artwork copyright Bruce Andersen and Shannon Andersen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Bruce Andersen and Shannon Andersen. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Simple Machines: Lever, 2016

Bruce Andersen and Shannon Andersen
Bruce Andersen (American, born 1968); Shannon Andersen (American, born 1967)

Location: Green River College, Auburn

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Simple Machines: Lever is part of a series of six sculptures by artists Bruce Andersen and Shannon Andersen. The sculptures are located around the exterior entryway to the Trades and Industry Building at Green River College and are inspired by the subject matter taught inside the buildings. Capturing the essence of basic machines and principles of mechanics, the artists simplified the forms to create immediately recognizable objects that also succeed as formal sculptures.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Green River Community College.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artists Bruce Andersen and Shannon Andersen collaborate to create site-responsive sculptural installations. Their artwork "integrates innovative mediums, with natural light, shadow, landscape and the built environment to create compelling interactive installations. Our projects incorporate sustainable methods, with traditional fabrication techniques, responsive to the environmental texture and unique identity of their surroundings."