Killer Whale from the collection of South Carolina Arts Commission

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Arthur Rose
Killer Whale, 1967
welded steel
10.5 x 10 x 32 in
Signature: signed and dated on lower right

With respect for the beauty, strength and enormity of the whale, I developed admiration for the manner in which the largest mammal created by God glides, tumbles, and whirls throughout the ocean in search of prey to satisfy its gargantuan appetite. Killer Whale was created in welded steel by melting, hammering and bending into shape my version of the most beautiful prehistoric animal to inherit the sea.

Collections: South Carolina Arts Commission State Art Collection

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The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to promote access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. We envision a South Carolina where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences.

A state agency created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the SCAC works to increase public participation in the arts through grants, direct programs, staff assistance and partnerships in artist development, arts industry, arts learning, creative placemaking, and folklife and traditional arts. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the SCAC is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts, and other sources.

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