Rising Phoenix

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

In 1984 I was among six sculptors commissioned to make a sculpture for the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. We could choose the location and I made this yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix for the entry to the Great Hall. It stands 10’ tall with it’s steel base.

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Rising phoenix puppet made from wood, steel strapping and woolen yarn with Grancrete egg.

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

In the Studio - How the Artwork Was Made

Yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix. University of Alaska, Fairbanks. — In 1984 I was among six sculptors commissioned to make a sculpture for the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. We could choose the location and I made this yellow cedar carving of a rising phoenix for the entry to the Great Hall. It stands 10’ tall with it’s steel base.

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