Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Serenity: Humility in our Contribution, 2007

Ken Spiering
American (born 1950)

Location: Auburn Mountainview High School, Auburn

About the Artwork

"Serenity: Humility in our Contribution" is one part of a two-part artwork by Ken Spiering that uses the river as a metaphor for our lives. In this part, the artist depicts a "pool completely full, satisfied, that enables our stream to contribute ultimately to the larger body."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Auburn 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.