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Margaret Tomkins painting (top/left); Harold Balazs sculpture (bottom/left); Meyer Wells furniture (top/right)
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SECO Development, Inc. assembled a compelling team of talented Northwest designers and artists to create the 77 Central community. With their spirit of innovation and collaboration, architecture and art were brought together to celebrate living with attention to detail, mastery of craft and responsibility to the community and environment.
77 Central collection of artists
Margaret Tomkins – Artist (1916 - 2002)
Over her lifetime, Margaret Tomkins was an influential presence in the Pacific Northwest with an important role as a significant American Abstract painter. Her work reflected her environment, social concerns of the time and personal experiences both locally and abroad. Tomkins' work has been exhibited in major national museums, including the Whiney Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is part of the permanent collections of the Seattle and Tacoma Art Museums.
Harold Balazs – Northwest Artist (1928 - )
Harold Balazs is an internationally acclaimed sculptor and former Washington State Arts Commissioner with a passion for civic architecture and art. He is a sculptor, painter, enamelist, woodcarver, calligrapher and more. He created the 77 Central logo. His work can be found throughout the project in handcrafted railings, grates and sculptures.
Meyer Wells – Master Craftsmen, Artisans
The artistry of renowned furniture designer Meyer Wells can be found throughout the community spaces of the interiors. Their work embodies the power of nature, reclaiming majestic urban trees, masterfully transforming these salvaged materials into exquisite furnishings for everyday use and enjoyment.
Robert Flanary – Northwest Artist (1952 - )
A Northwest artist, Mr. Flanary specializes in painting, drawing, and etchings of the landscapes of Washington and Oregon. The paintings were selected in consultation with the artist to showcase a variety of his work, which reinforces the influence of the diverse beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Curator of the 77 Central art
Martin-Zambito Fine Art was established in Seattle in 1989. Co-owners David F. Martin and Dominic Zambito have been researching the region’s art history since their move to Seattle in 1986. David is the leading expert on early Washington State art and was curator for several exhibitions at regional museums. In addition to this, he has written numerous catalogues and articles and has contributed to national and international art publications that have successfully re-established the reputations of early Northwest artists within and outside of the region.
The gallery is the leading source for early Regional art and American art of the 19th and early 20th centuries. They have developed an international clientele and have sold works to several prominent museums as well as important private and institutional collections.
Martin-Zambito Fine Art
721 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
206 726-9509 | www.martin-zambito.com
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