Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Ken Spiering. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Silent Migration, 1979

Ken Spiering
American (born 1950)

Location: West Valley Junior High, Yakima

About the Artwork

Artist Ken Spiering constructed ‘Silent Migration’ by airbrushing cloth that is sewn over wooden forms. The Elk figures combine painting and sculpture to play with the viewer’s sense of space. This piece acts as a “window to the outdoors,” and sparks the viewer's imagination about the natural world.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with West Valley School District, Yakima.

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.