Lightning Bolts
Artist
Ellen Ziegler
Artist
Tom Askman
MediumAnodized aluminum, neon
Dimensions41 x 132 in. (104.1 x 335.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineCity of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services (formerly Department of Administrative Services) 1% for Art funds
History: In 1984, voters approved a bond issue that allowed for the renovation of 16 fire stations. Three artists Tom Askman, Kenny Schneider and Ellen Ziegler were chosen to work as a team on the project. The artists were asked to examine all of the fire stations and to select those they would like to work with. Five stations were selected.
Description: Ziegler and Askman refabricated an existing lightning bolt design that spans the top of the main fire engine bay. They replaced existing materials with electric blue anodized aluminum, and added blue neon tubing behind the bolts to "charge" them at night.
Location: Former Fire Station 6, 101 23rd Avenue South, Seattle WA 98122
Location: Former Fire Station 6, 101 23rd Avenue South, Seattle WA 98122
