Artwork copyright Kim Hoffman. Original 1979 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Kim Hoffman. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Kim Hoffman. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Kim Hoffman. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Kim Hoffman. Original 1979 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

Artwork copyright Kim Hoffman. Original 1979 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).

Circles, 1978

Kim Hoffman
(American, born 1950)

Location: Yakima Valley College, Yakima, WA 98902

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Circles is a colorful geometric sculpture created by artist Kim Hoffman. The steel structure features circular, rectangular, and linear elements that seem to playfully interact. Originally commissioned for Selah High School, it is now located at Yakima Valley College.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Oregon-based artist Kim Hoffman creates sculptures in wood and metal. He is a professor of art at Western Oregon University in Monmouth.

Hoffman received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.