Killer Whale Fin with Raven, 2004
Preston Singletary
(American | Tlingit, born 1963)
Location: The Evergreen State College, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Preston Singletary ties together two animal spirits by using the raven's beak within the form of the orca's fin in this blown and sand-carved glass sculpture.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with The Evergreen State College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Celebrated artist Preston Singletary (Tlingit) grew up in the Seattle area listening to stories told by his great-grandparents, who were both Tlingit (Native Alaskan). In 1984, Singletary took part in his first workshop at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington. In the late 1980s, Singletary began incorporating traditional Tlingit themes into his work and reaching out to other Northwest Coast Native American artists. In his own words, “It was only when I began to experiment with using designs from my Tlingit cultural heritage that my work began to take on a new purpose and direction.” He has returned to Pilchuck as both a teacher and student many times, and has blown glass around the world. He was honored with a Washington State Governor's Arts and Heritage Award in 2018.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
Medium | Blown and sand-carved glass |
Dimensions | 21 in x 4 in x 8 3/4 in (irregular dimensions) |
ID Number | WSAC2004.041.000 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | The Evergreen State College |
Artwork Location | The Evergreen State College Laboratory I building (LAB I), 1st floor, Lobby |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | University |
Address | 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.072233, -122.977842 |
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