Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright John Hoge. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Changing Workplace: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, 1985

John Hoge
(American, born 1953)

Location: Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist John Hoge's installation Changing Workplace: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow is comprised of a granite sculpture surrounded by terraced landscaping. He shaped part of the sculpture like a threaded nut, which represents the industrial revolution of the past. A granite slab features sandblasted patterns suggestive of an electronic circuit board. The terraced steps signify a "vortex" leading us into the future. Together these elements celebrate our innovations and technological advances.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington Technical College.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist John Hoge creates stone sculpture and installations for public and private spaces. He states, "Much of the work that I do strives to retain, enhance and abstract naturally-occurring shapes and lines through direct carving techniques. I then use textural gradations and stone polishes to create transitions between natural surfaces and worked surfaces." He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in landscape architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Washington, the University of Oregon, Purdue University, and the University of Wisconsin.