Artwork copyright Tony Angell. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Raven, 1994
Tony Angell
(American, born 1940)
Location: Dry Creek Elementary, Port Angeles
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Tony Angell created this bronze sculpture to explore a Raven's form and to "quest towards understanding its eloquence as a species." The Raven, which has a rich mythical history in the Pacific Northwest, is a favorite subject for the artist. He characterizes the bird as "observant, sagacious, playful and loquacious."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Port Angeles School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Tony Angell mainly creates sculptures that focus on birds. He is also a writer of books that investigate birds, the natural world, and environmental subjects.
Angell notes, "The subtle complexity of life in the Northwest requires, for me, the process of art to understand and find my place within it."
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - other metals |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 25 in x 15 in x 18 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1997.067.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Port Angeles School District |
| Artwork Location | Dry Creek Elementary Library, Outside of |
| WA County | Clallam |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 25 Rife Road Port Angeles, WA 98363 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.113055, -123.537151 |
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