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Transition

Artist Marvin Oliver
MediumWood and cast glass
Dimensionsa (glass): 73 x 37 x 2 in. (185.4 x 94 x 5.1 cm) b (cedar panel): 72 x 35 x 2 in. (182.9 x 88.9 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsIntegrated Art
Credit LineSeattle City Light 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
Artist Statement: Traditionally in my native, Quinault (or Salish tribe) culture we acquired many different powers to guide us through our fascinating journey through life.  We all have engaging powers that assist us through our own personal ventures in life.  I have chosen art as one of my selective powers.  Transition resembles my power of creativity, especially through glass.  I'm a glass artist and I often wondered what my power figure would look like in art glass. This is what inspired me to create Transition.  I wanted to create the traditional which is the foundation for the future.

Location :  
Floor 40, Conference Room 
Spirit of Washington
Marvin Oliver
1991
A Salish Welcome
Marvin Oliver
2010
Spindle Whorl
Marvin Oliver
1986
Bear
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1977
Midnight Rider
Marvin Oliver
2006
Sea & Sky
Marvin Oliver
2003
Raven/Eagle
Marvin Oliver
1977
Mystical Journey
Marvin Oliver
2005
Tradition & Beyond
Marvin Oliver
2015
Water=Energy
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1999
The Call
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2012
Portal
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1989