Artwork copyright Tucker Petertil. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Spiral Figure, 1999

Tucker Petertil
American (born 1948)

Location: Maple View Middle School, Covington

About the Artwork

Based on research into primitive art and the decorative art found on weapons and armor, Spiral Figure explores the male form and stands as a metaphor for the armor we create to protect ourselves in relationships and in life. The artist Tucker Petertil describes the sculpture as "a mythological figure, a lava man, with a face of fire."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tahoma School District.

About the Artist

Olympia, Washington-based mosaic artist Tucker Petertil creates tile sculptures that explore color, structure and narrative.