Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
Serenity: Pride in our Formation, 2007
Ken Spiering
(American, born 1950)
Location: Auburn Mountainview High School, Auburn
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"Serenity: Pride in our Formation" is one part of a two-part artwork by Ken Spiering that uses the river as a metaphor for our lives, with successive waterfalls and pools depicting placidity, turbulence, sunlight, shadow, stagnation, and flow, but always "recovering and collecting itself into yet another full volume."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Auburn 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 | Sculpture - coated metals |
| Medium | Vitreous enamel on copper with a plywood backing and powder coated steel frame |
| Dimensions | 72 in x 72 in x 3/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2005.037.001 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Auburn School District |
| Artwork Location | Auburn Mountainview High School Main stairwell, Side wall |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 28900 124th Ave. SE Auburn, WA 98092 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.342074, -122.171866 |
| 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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