Artwork copyright William Moore. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Carpenter's Bow Harp, 1981
William Moore
(American, born 1945)
Location: Carnation Elementary School, Carnation
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Carpenter's Bow Harp is a wooden sculpture by artist William Moore. It features richly contrasting wood grains and colors, formed on a lathe into curved components that evoke elements of a fine instrument.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Riverview School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon-based artist William Moore creates mixed media sculpture using lathe-turned elements that combine wood, metal, ceramic, and fiber materials. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in design from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1967. He went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the the University of Michigan in 1971.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - wood |
| Medium | Koa, elm, walnut, cherry, and maple woods |
| Dimensions | 27 1/2 in x 20 in x 6 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1982.068.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Riverview School District |
| Artwork Location | Carnation Elementary School Hallway outside library |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 4950 Tolt Ave Carnation, WA 98014 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.651784, -121.911143 |
| 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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