Artwork copyright Ross Matteson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ross Matteson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ross Matteson. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Wildlife on the Halfpipe, 2009
Ross Matteson
(American, born 1957)
Location: Granite Falls High School, Granite Falls
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Ross Matteson depicts an osprey bird and two fish in a mix of metals. The sculpture represents the town of Granite Falls' history with natural resource extraction and its future as the scenic gateway to the North Cascades National Park, in Northern Washington.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Granite Falls School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Olympia, Washington-based artist Ross Matteson creates sculptures in a variety of media and for diverse public and private venues. He is a falconer, and his visual imagery is often inspired by birds and natural forms. He received his Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College in Olympia.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - other metals |
| Medium | Bronze, steel, stainless steel, and concrete |
| Dimensions | 10 ft 10 in x 5 ft x 44 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2007.045.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Granite Falls School District |
| Artwork Location | Granite Falls High School Library, 2nd floor, Center of both south windows above front entrance |
| WA County | Snohomish |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1401 100th St. NE Granite Falls, WA 98252 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.087491, -121.987467 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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