Artwork copyright Brian Henderson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Brian Henderson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1976.

Artwork copyright Brian Henderson. Original 1977 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Jim Ball (black and white photo).

Nine Mile, 1976

Brian Henderson
American (born 1946, died 1995)

Location: Nine Mile Falls Elementary, Nine Mile Falls

About the Artwork

Nine Mile is a wood sculpture created by artist Brian Henderson for Nine Mile Falls Elementary. Using stylized imagery, he captures the landscape of Nine Mile Falls. He uses negative space to imply the Spokane River.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Nine Mile Falls School District.

About the Artist

Late artist Brian Henderson (1946-1995) was a Spokane-based sculptor. An avid runner, he designed the logo for the annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, held in Spokane on the first week of May since 1977.
Henderson graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle and received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington.