Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Alphabet of a Sympathetic Dialect, 2000
Ken Spiering
(American, born 1950)
Location: Mark Twain Elementary, Kirkland
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Alphabet of a Sympathetic Dialect is comprised of 26 photographs portraying close-up views of old farm machinery, arranged by their abstracted similarity to each letter of the alphabet. Artist Ken Spiering was inspired to create this piece after moving his studio to the countryside of eastern Washington, reminiscent of the Wyoming landscape where he spent his youth.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lake Washington School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Eastern Washington-based artist Ken Spiering creates artworks in many different media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Many of his works have been created for public spaces, with a focus on natural imagery rich with metaphor.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | C-41 gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 26 in x 60 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.148.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Lake Washington School District |
| Artwork Location | Mark Twain Elementary Main hallway, Stairwell |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 9525 130th Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.687122, -122.169114 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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