Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Fulfilling One's Destiny; Advancing Against the Current, 2009
Ken Spiering
(American, born 1950)
Location: Orting Middle School, Orting
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Ken Spiering's Fulfilling One's Destiny; Advancing Against the Current references fishing on Orting's Puyallup and Carbon Rivers. The city of Orting sits in a fertile valley between the two major rivers, 30 miles from Mount Rainier, in Western Washington. The tile artwork also suggests the acts of demonstrating leadership and creativity even if it means swimming upstream.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Orting 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 - other metals |
| Medium | Vitreous enamel on copper with waterjet-cut ceramic tile |
| Dimensions | 37 in x 117 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2007.050.002 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Orting School District |
| Artwork Location | Orting Middle School Green hallway, 200 |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 111 Whitehawk Blvd. NW Orting, WA 98360 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.106127, -122.218295 |
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