Dwelling Places

Description: A 20”  globe with various landmasses accentuated by relief.  Mounted at the northern section of the globe are various animals that are considered to be northern dwelling.  These animals include a grizzly bear, mountain goat, elk, penguin, turtle, and seal.  The entire globe, with figures attached, can be rotated on its axis by visitors. 

Artist Statement:  My work is devoted to expressing the important relationship we have with other animals and the elements of the natural world.  For years I’ve embraced many of the same philosophies as the Woodland Park Zoo, such as developing an understanding of the history of biological life and its relationship to humans, the value of all life forms, the investigation of relationships between animal species, healthy environments, as well as many other ideas that involve the complexities of nature.  These sculptures are designed to stimulate participation with zoo visitors.  Two of the sculptures consist of vertically placed basalt columns with cast bronze sculptures mounted on top.  Mounted to the side is a bronze plate with a relief image on it, and rubbing tool designed to allow visitors the opportunity to do a rubbing and create their own art.  The small-scale compositions allow the viewer to “see” and “feel” and entire situation at once.  

Location: Woodland Park Zoo, 601 North 59th Street, Seattle WA 98103