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The Arm Of the Kraken in the Kitsap Sun

January 24, 2021 by David

The Arm of the Kraken Marler/Clark Law offices, Bainbridge Island WA

There is a great article about The Arm of the Kraken, and new work coming to Climate Pledge Arena this summer.

Check it out Here!

The Arm Of the Kraken on the cover of the Kitsap Sun Newspaper

You can learn more about the making of The Arm of the Kraken here!

Filed Under: carving, Installations, News, Public Art, sculpture, Uncategorized Tagged With: arm of the Kraken, Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, Bainbridge Island, carving, david franklin, Ferry, indianola, Indianola Washington, Marler Clark, octo, octopus, pacific giant octopus, Preston Singletary, Preston Singletary Glass, sculpture, Seattle, tentacle, Washington State Ferry, Winslow, woodworking

The Old and the New

July 16, 2015 by David

This Tentacle installation has an interesting setting.  It sits on a mantle I carved from fir in 2004 along with the panels on either side.  The theme of the carvings were wind and water, with creatures from the water and the Moon on the right panel and creatures of the air and the Sun on the left panel.  The mantle has wind and waves flowing out to their respective sides.

The Tentacles are a new contrasting sculptural element.  They relate as a theme around the home and also to the carved Octopus on the top of the panel on the right.  It is really amazing to work with such kind people who continue to appreciate your art as it evolves, and to see it all working together for a new effect.

Tentacle Installation
Tentacles Installation, mantle and panels carved in 2004.

View of Tentacles with Wind Cliff Mantle and Panels
Tentacles with Wind Cliff Mantle and Panels

Filed Under: carving, ceramics, Installations, News, Process, sculpture, Uncategorized Tagged With: carving, ceramics, fine art, octopus, Portland Architecture, sculpture woodworking, tentacle, tentacles, woodworking

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