One of Ten, 2000

Ken Spiering
(American, born 1950)

Location: Lister Elementary School, Tacoma

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Ken Spiering created One of Ten as a sequence of ten photographs. Each close-up image of farm machinery suggests a specific number. The black and white photographs were printed using a color process. This process created tones of green, violet and sepia in the images. The artist notes, "The collection as a whole hints at being a statement in color. The photographs were taken at a time that was very new for me creatively, a time looking for something I could not define, but that I knew I must set about to discover."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma 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
MediumC-41 black and white photography
Dimensions12 1/2 in x 5 ft
ID NumberWSAC2002.188.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
AgencyTacoma Public Schools
Artwork LocationLister Elementary School
Main stairwell, Bottom
WA CountyPierce
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
Geo. Coordinates47.216048, -122.399842
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