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The Small Cedar, Glass and Steel Piece
The Small Cedar, Glass and Steel Piece
The Small Cedar, Glass and Steel Piece

The Small Cedar, Glass and Steel Piece

Artist Lewis Rakosky
MediumCedar, glass, steel
Dimensions43 x 30 x 8 in. (109.2 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineSeattle City Light 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
This sculptural piece is an expression of strength and fragility.  By compressing a stack of breakable glass with rough cedar tension, the artist has set up a visual conflict between what we think might happen and what is possible.
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