Snoqual - Seattle, WA
N 47° 37.296 W 122° 21.645
10T E 548032 N 5274441
This artistic arch sculpture is located along 3rd Ave. and just north of a pedestrian bridge.
Waymark Code: WMVB6A
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2017
Views: 3
An artistic arch sculpture residing on 3rd Ave. contains a nearby plaque that highlights it and reads:
Snoqual
Roger Fernandes
2013
This artwork depicts elements of the Coast Salish
mythic story "Snoqual (Moon) the Transformer."This story tells of a powerful being who travelled
the world, transforming everything and preparing it
for the people to come. artist and Story Teller Roger Fernandes is a member of the
Lower Elwha Band of the Kiallam Indians from the
Port Angeles area of Washington. Commissioned with Seattle Department of Transportation
1% for Art Funds Administered by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
City of Seattle, Michael McCinn, Mayor |
You can read more about this sculpture from the Seattle Public Art website. There is also another website that contains a nice bio of the artist.
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Sculpture
Location: Not listed
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