Gesture and Button Stones Sculpture

Emerging from the earth, the Gesture and Button Stones Sculpture commands attention. Here at the Seattle Children’s Theatre, artist Garth Edwards, along with Ray Serrano, created a whimsical world in 1993. The Gesture and Button Stones Sculpture is part of a larger art project. Painted steel cutouts adorn the theatre’s exterior. Ceramic murals dance across the walls. A series of boulder-like faces add to the playful atmosphere. The Gesture and Button Stones Sculpture seamlessly blends into this vibrant landscape. Inside, the theatre bursts with color and life. Bright red, cut-steel “story-board” railings line the second-floor balcony. Backlit cut-steel door frames illuminate the auditorium entryways. Even the ventilation grills at the concession stand are works of art. Outside, “Garthgoyles” greet visitors. These unique, creature-shaped roof scuppers and canopy support brackets add a touch of whimsy. A massive ceramic mural surrounds the main entrance. Created by Edwards and Serrano, it’s a world of hidden characters. From a distance, you see decorative curves and abstract patterns. Up close, a cartoon-like silhouette emerges: dinosaurs, fish, flowers, trees, and even figures with hats and bow-ties. This vibrant collection, including the Gesture and Button Stones Sculpture, was funded by Seattle City Light’s 1% For Art Program and administered by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. The Gesture and Button Stones Sculpture invites you to explore the intersection of art and imagination.