| Ascent the Wind | |
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| Also known as: Ascend the Wind | |
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| Artist | Michael Helbing |
| Year | 2004 (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 |
| Coordinates | 39°52′40.8″N 86°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. While the Indianapolis Art Center titles it Ascent the Wind, the artist calls it Ascend the Wind.
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.
Acquisition
The artwork is on temporary from the Shimmery Gallery and is listed at costing $40,000 for permanent purchase.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Shimmery (2008). "Ascend the Wind". Mike Helbing Metal Sculptor. Shimmery Gallery. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2010.