Icarus, 1975

Manuel Izquierdo
(American | Spanish, born 1925, died 2009)

Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Late artist Manuel Izquierdo (1925-2009) created sculptures and prints characterized by expressive forms and narrative imagery.
Born in Madrid, Spain, Izquierdo's family fled after the Spanish Civil War in 1936 and settled in Portland, Oregon in 1942. He was introduced to welding while working at the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II. He earned a degree from the Museum Art School (now known as the Pacific Northwest College of Art) in Portland, Oregon, where he later taught for 46 years. In 1991, he received the Oregon Governor’s Arts Award.

ARTWORK DETAILS
MediumWelded steel
Dimensions30 in
ID NumberWSAC1975.024.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyWestern Washington University
Artwork LocationWestern Washington University
Temporarily not on display.
WA CountyWhatcom
PlacementInterior
Site TypeUniversity
Address516 High St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Geo. Coordinates48.737619, -122.486768
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