Ascent the Wind

Ascent the Wind
Ascend the Wind
ArtistMichael Helbing
Year2004 (2004)
TypeStainless steel
Dimensions3.4 m × 3.0 m × 1.5 m (11 ft × 10 ft × 5 ft)
Location

Ascent the Wind is a public artwork by American artist Michael Helbing. The artwork is located in the ARTSPARK grounds of the Indy Art Center, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. While the Indy 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

  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.