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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
River Piece, 1979
Ken Spiering
(American, born 1950)
Location: Republic Elementary-Junior-Senior High School, Republic
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
River Piece is a three-paneled painting by artist Ken Spiering that celebrates the beauty of the natural landscape. He notes that this piece is intended as "an expression, larger than life, of the collective impressions of life's moments around a special northern Wyoming river."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Republic 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 | Painting - paint on fabric |
| Medium | Oil paint on canvas with alder wood frames |
| Dimensions | 5 ft 10 in x 15 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1979.075.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Republic School District |
| Artwork Location | Republic Elementary-Junior-Senior High School Hallway behind high school stage |
| WA County | Ferry |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 30306 E Hwy 20 Republic, WA 99166 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.641772, -118.726763 |
| 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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