The Unity and Oneness of all

Description: Sculpture configuration/mobile suspended in two-story skylight atrium in central lobby of Southeast Seattle Community Health Center.  An assemblage of imaginary creatures with both human and animal characteristics, featuring one large, central “mother” figure surrounded by and connected to many small and medium sized “children.” Soft-sculpture figures sewn entirely by hand from artificial fur and other fabrics. 

This artwork installation marked the first time a community clinic and county health center were co-located in a City-owned facility.

Artist Statement: The creatures signify the unity of people.  All the different colors and shapes, they recognize humanity. My sculpture is a reflection of my philosophy of life.  I see everyone and everything as being connected. We’re all dependent on each other, and we support each other, whether we know it or not.

 Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Monad Graves (2007)

 Location: Columbia Public Health Center, 4400 37th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98118 (indoors)