Steve Gardner
Architectural Commissions and Public Art Projects

King County Metro + Sound Transit Light Rail
Seattle, WA


Integrated shelter and crown sculptures consisting of laster cut steel, painted aluminum castings, and salvaged light rail electrification parts.
These sculpture will eventually be repeated on 19 Metro shelters along the new Light Rail line in Seattle, WA.

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Three Allegories of Learning

Glenn Anthon Hall, YVCC
Yakima, WA


"Three Allegories of Learning"
A series of large-scale ceramic relief sculptures installed in the main lobby of the new Glenn anthon Hall. The three groupings of sculptures are based on regional stories and imagery, as well as traditional mythology and symbolism.

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Glenn Anthon Hall, YVCC
Yakima, WA


"Making Sense"
A series of kiln-cast glass relief tiles assembled in the railing panels of the main lobby of Glenn Anthon Hall. The imagery is taken from patterns in the local natural surroundings as well as images of science and learning.

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La Salle Building

La Salle Building
Baton Rouge, LA


Relief sculptures carved in architectural terra cotta will be installed into six niches which have been built into the exterior of the La Salle building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Corvallis High School
Corvallis, OR


A series of four figurative sculptures based on symbols of learning and growth, as well as 12 smaller panels utilizing quotes and images chosen by students at Corvallis High School. Installed in the upper library hallway in the new Corvallis High School building.

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High Point Branch Library
Seattle, WA


"Sky Legends"
Ceramic relief sculptures set into the exterior of the new High Point brance library in Seattle.
The sculptures are based on sky legends from around the world.

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"The Four Elements"


A series of four ceramic relief sculptures installed in the lobby area of the Science Building at the University of Washington, Tacoma.

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A Washington Alphabet

"A Washington Alphabet"


These 26 sculptures are based on Washington's natural and cultural history. They occupy the coveted wall space in the baggage claim restrooms.

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Snohomish Library
Snohomish, WA

"Forest Hearth" A fireplace surround and hearth in the Snohomish Library combining traditional architectural elements with imagery taken from the surrounding forests.

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The Vine

"The Vine"


A series of story panels depicting the cultural history of the Central District neighborhood in Seattle, WA. Installed on two adjascent bus shelters.

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The Denali Lodge
Denali, Alaska


Four sculptures depicting native plants of the Denali National Park.
Installed in the lobby area of The Denali Lodge.

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Snohomish Library Children's Restroom

Snohomish Library
Snohomish, WA

Yet another bathroom installation
A tile mural depicting life in the river. Installed in the children's restrooms at the Snohomish Library.


"Blackberry Picker"

Corvallis Arts Commission

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