Ascent the Wind

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Ascent the Wind
Also known as: Ascend the Wind
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Ascent the Wind
ArtistMichael Helbing
Year2004 (2004)
Type Stainless steel
Dimensions3.4 m× 3.0 m× 1.5 m(11 ft× 10 ft× 5 ft)
Location Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Coordinates 39°52′40.8″N86°8′33.72″W / 39.878000°N 86.1427000°W / 39.878000; -86.1427000

Ascent the Wind is a public artwork by American artist Michael Helbing. The artwork is located in the ARTSPARK grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. [1] While the Indianapolis Art Center titles it Ascent the Wind, the artist calls it Ascend the Wind. [1] [2]

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Description

Ascent the Wind is an abstract stainless steel sculpture that rests on a concrete base. The artwork curves upwards and shifts in a flowing manner as tentacle-like appendages form off the top section seeming to blow in the wind. [2]

Acquisition

The artwork is on temporary from the Shimmery Gallery and is listed at costing $40,000 for permanent purchase. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Indianapolis Art Center (2009). "Indianapolis Art Center Map" (PDF). Artspark. Indianapolis Art Center. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 26, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Shimmery (2008). "Ascend the Wind". Mike Helbing Metal Sculptor. Shimmery Gallery. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2010.
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