Artwork copyright Verena Schwippert. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Verena Schwippert. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Verena Schwippert. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Von Menschenhand, 2007
Verena Schwippert
German (born 1949)
Location: Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla
About the Artwork
Artist Verena Schwippert created three, granite hands, each forming a fist, to evoke the idea of solidity, protection, and durability. The title Von Menschenhand means "from the human hand" in German. Each fist is also meant to be a place to sit.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Walla Walla Community College.
About the Artist
Artist Verena Schwippert is a sculptor who works mainly in granite. She aims to highlight the natural shape of the stone boulders that she carves, revealing their peaceful and powerful presence. Her sculptures also invite people to touch and sit on them, and feel the safe calm of the granite. The inspiration to work huge granite boulders stems from the megalithic Stone Age sites in Northern Germany, where she grew up. She has called the Northwest her home since 1974.
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