Migration, 1997

Haiying Wu
American (born 1962)

Location: Moses Lake High School, Moses Lake

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Migration is a symbolic, two-column sculpture by Chinese-American artist Haiying Wu. One column is topped with a complex, branching tree-like form, and the other column is topped with stylized birds flying in formation.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with .

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Artist Haiying Wu creates figurative sculptures for public spaces. Born in China, Wu attended the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. He worked as a sculptor creating public artworks in Chengdu, capital of the Sichuan province. After emigrating to the United States, Wu earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the University of Washington in Seattle. He has created well-known memorials around the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the United States. He is based in Western Washington.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - other metals
MediumAluminum and steel
Dimensions34 ft x 25 ft x 2 ft
ID NumberWSAC1996.016.000
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationMoses Lake High School
Outdoor courtyard
WA CountyGrant
PlacementExterior
Site TypePublic School
Address803 E. Sharon
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Geo. Coordinates47.111664, -119.265143
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