Artwork copyright Kate Kaman and Joel Erland. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Kate Kaman and Joel Erland. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Kate Kaman and Joel Erland. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Kate Kaman and Joel Erland. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Kate Kaman and Joel Erland. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Samara, 2016
Kate Kaman and Joel Erland
Kate Kaman (American, born 1981); Joel Erland (American, born 1978)
Location: Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, Vancouver
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Samara is a suspended kinetic sculpture comprised of 16 aluminum maple seeds that rotate continually in a spiral formation. This pieces was created by artist team Kate Kaman and Joel Erland. Describing the inspiration for this piece, the collaborative artists note: "winged seed pods—known as whirligigs, helicopters, and other informal names—are called Samara by scientists. The maple seed represents the start of a new life. Much like flying whirligigs have the potential to grow into giant trees, each student at HeLa High School is full of great potential."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kate Kaman and Joel Erland are a Philadelphia-based artist team who create sculptural installations inspired by botanical and organic structures.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Cast aluminum and brass mesh |
| Dimensions | 35 ft x 12 in x 12 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2013.037.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Evergreen School District |
| Artwork Location | Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School Main entrance |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 9105 NE 9th Street Vancouver, WA 98664 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.627424, -122.579114 |
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