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Artist
Pam Beyette
Collaborating Artist
Richard Turner
Collaborating Artist
Norie Sato
Collaborating Artist
Michael Davis
MediumLimestone and cast bronze
DimensionsBench: 3 x 11 x 2 1/4 ft. (91.4 x 335.3 x 68.6 cm)
cast bronze hat: 6 x 11 x 11 in. (15.2 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm)
Cast bronze keys: 5 1/2 x 2 x 2 in. (14 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsIntegrated Art
Credit LineCity of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services (formerly Executive Services Department) 1% for Art funds
Description: South wall police lobby: limestone wall with medallions; bronze woven panel; plinth, hat sculpture keys and bench. North wall: architectural plaster; bronze woven panel; plinth, glass and bronze sculpture and bench. Four bronze and stainless door handles
Artists’ Statement: The art addresses the complexity of police work in balancing the two vital aspects of their mission, to serve and protect the community. The bands of bronze inspired by the basket weave of police belts and other leather accoutrements form textured the focal point in lobby.