Pauline Lee, Wall-Hanging Piece, Rocks
Location: Main Hallway, right (east) side of "Russian Alaska Reuinion"
This piece represents the geologic thrust event, collision of rocks.
Susan Bevins-Ericsen, Qimmiqsak/Ericsen Studios
Painted and Textured A aluminum with Anodized Aluminum Accents
Location: 2nd/3rd Floor Center Stairwell Spaces
Susan "Qimmiqsak" Bevins was raised in the Inupiat Eskimo tradition. Her artistic expression draws from childhood memories, interpersonal relationships and spiritual faith, together with values, emotions and conflicts derived from her cross-cultural experiences. This series is based on Alaskan Native imagery with contemporary shapes and technological themes.
From east to west:
Winter scene: snow, life, native mask, polar bear, raven
Climate scene: wind, rain, sun, lighting, aurora
Biology scene: molecules, DNA
Science scene: volcano, dinosaur, ocean, fish, jelly fish, dragonfly, palm tree, mask
Byron Birdsall, Print
Location: 3rd Floor Main Hallway, Across from center stairs
Tryptich of Denali (Mt. McKinley) in summer. This piece is donated by Dick Bazard and his family in memory of James O. Bazard.
Various Artists, Alaskan Birch
Location: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floor
Beautiful and functional curved and straight benches are located in various placed in the building. The benches are made of Alaskan birch.