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]
| Ascent the Wind | |
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| Also known as: Ascend the Wind | |
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| Artist | Michael Helbing |
| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 3.4 m × 3.0 m × 1.5 m (11 ft × 10 ft × 5 ft) |
| Location | Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| 39°52′40.8″N 86°8′33.72″W / 39.878000°N 86.1427000°W | |
Description edit
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 edit
The artwork is on temporary from the Shimmery Gallery and is listed at costing $40,000 for permanent purchase.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Indianapolis Art Center (2009). "Indianapolis Art Center Map" (PDF). Artspark. Indianapolis Art Center. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ^ a b c Shimmery (2008). "Ascend the Wind". Mike Helbing Metal Sculptor. Shimmery Gallery. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2010.