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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
The Ascendancy of the Wolf, 2002
Ken Spiering
(American, born 1950)
Location: Heritage High School, Vancouver
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Inspired by the Heritage High School mascot, the timber wolf (nicknamed "Terry"), artist Ken Spiering created The Ascendancy of the Wolf . The bronze sculpture presents Terry standing proud atop his rock in the school's lobby. Spiering also included elements depicting wolves on the school library's railings and bronze wolf head sculptures on the cafeteria walls.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen 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
| Medium | Cast bronze, concrete, and plasma cut steel panels |
| Dimensions | 38 in x 22 in x 68 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2001.006.001-003 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Evergreen School District |
| Artwork Location | Heritage High School Lobby, By south cafeteria entrance and library |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 7825 NE 130th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.679629, -122.537916 |
| 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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