Illahee Elementary School Mobiles I and II

Illahee Elementary School, Camas, Washington

Commissioning Agency: WSAC

Mobile I: Raven Spirit Mobile

2004, cut aluminum, acrylic paint, plexiglas, steel hangers and cable. Entire mobile approx.: 60" x 212" x 212".

This specific mobile is designed to reflect this school's vision and values, to link the present educational institution with the site's original Native American inhabitants, and to delight children and staff. Raven Spirit Mobile makes good use of the open plan of the library at the center of the building and of the skylight above. Each of the five figures on this mobile represents a Native American totem animal.