Wawona

In 2012 artist John Grade constructed a nearly 64-foot high sculpture using salvaged wood from the Wawona's hull. This sculpture stands 56-feet within the Atrium of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle. The leftover pieces of Douglass Fir from this sculpture were given to the Seattle Metals Guild artists in a random manner. The artists were given full creative freedom and allowed to collaborate with one another.

Northwind Arts Center (northwindarts.org) is located at 701 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA. Seattle Metals Guild is a community of jewelers, metalsmiths, artists, makers in the greater Puget Sound area. Contact exhibitions@seattlemetalsguild.org for more information about the show or about SMG. For those who are unable to attend, an online gallery will be posted on the SMG Exhibitions page after the opening.