Building Art Information
This page showcases some of the magnificent art pieces Seattle Unity hosts.
A guide to all the art in the building here: A Guide to Art and Artists.
Our Blog's Building Art Series is published below, with a (forthcoming) series of fabulous articles from Chieko (Susan) Brower about individual pieces and the artists.
Building Art Series: The Photography of Ron Reeder
Seattle Unity’s new building is home to some magnificent art pieces, and we have recently added a webpage to showcase them: SeattleUnity.org/Art. This is part of a blog series featuring building art and artists, including this article on the photography of artist Ron Reader. You can see two of his photos outside the elevator and one at…
Building Art Series: The Story Behind the Story – Discovering & Procuring the Art of Inese Westcott
An Interview with Kathleen Bohlken, by Chieko (Susan) Brower Behind the stories of the art and artists in Seattle Unity’s new building, there is often another story about the discovery of the artist and the procurement of their art. Esteemed interior designer and Seattle Unity member Kathleen Bohlken has been deeply involved in all…
Building Art Series: Six-Painting Series by Artist Inese Westcott
Seattle Unity’s new building is graced with six paintings by artist Inese Westcott: The Light in the Forest, By the Lake, Forest Light, Dancing Pine, Tree Life, and Ocean Blue. Invite artist Inese Westcott to talk about her art and creative process, and she will in turn extend an invitation to walk the land…
Building Art Series: ‘Spectrum” & “Unity Lights” by Artist Jennifer Bolles
Look closely at artist Jennifer Bolles’ Unity Lights triptych (right) and her Spectrum diptych (below) and discover delightfully unexpected details that lift the spirit in much the same way the artist’s buoyant essence uplifts those who engage with her. Both works of art were specifically designed for Seattle Unity, and their respective paths to manifestation reflect the…
Building Art Series: ‘Great Buddha’ & ‘Kutna Hora Ossuary’ by Photographer Rob Tilley
When asked what intrigued him to capture the image Great Buddha in the way he did, Rob Tilley responded: “…It is often said that the eyes are a window into a person’s soul. I think focusing on just a small portion of the Buddha allows the viewer to visualize what the rest of this impressive…
Building Art Series: Community, A Painting by Marika Reinke
Community Painting Artist: Marika Reinke Location: L2 lobby near Meditation Hall Community, from artist Marika Reinke’s Soul Spirit Collection, is one of sixteen pieces “Inspired by the co-creative spirit that walks, plays, flies, falls and dances in all of us.” This collection was a search for freedom in creativity and evolved into expressions of varied…
Building Art Series: Hope Always, A Quilt by Carolyn Maia Burton
Hope Always Textile – Wall Hanging Quilt Artist: Carolyn Maia Burton Location: L2 near stairwell In this stunning and compelling art quilt, vibrant and powerful rays of Light emanate from a divine center, permeating the darkness and chaos of the present moment and blessing the earth with the sweet gift of hope. This divine…
