Seattle George Monument

Sculpture

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Seattle Convention Center

Seattle George Monument, by Buster Simpson, on display Arch

Seattle George Monument, by Buster Simpson, on display Arch

Name/Title

Seattle George Monument

Entry/Object ID

1989.1.3

Description

Wind vane sculpture featuring portraits of Chief Seattle, inside a cut out of George Washington

Type of Sculpture

Site Specific Installation

Artwork Details

Medium

Steel, Acrylic, Art Glass

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Buster Simpson

Role

Mixed Media Artist

Date made

1989

Dimensions

Height

28 ft

Width

12 ft

Depth

12 ft

Web Links and URLs

Arts WA, public art portal

Interpretative Labels

Label

Seattle George Monument is a wind vane sculpture created by artist Buster Simpson. It features portraits of Chief Seattle and President George Washington. The central silhouette of Chief Seattle supports growing ivy. A cutout profile of George Washington moves with the wind around the sculpture. The artist notes, "The Indigenous culture is figuratively a foundation upon which the present is an overlay. The silhouettes are appropriated from both city and state government logos just as what was done with the name Seattle." This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Convention and Trade Center.