Photos by Tag: Tracy Powell
Powell creates high profile art
Among my favorite pieces of public art in this area are “The Maiden of Deception Pass” at Rosario Beach and “Cormorant” at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) adjacent to the state ferry terminal. Both pieces were created by local artist Tracy Powell. To read more about Powell, click here.
Maiden of Deception Pass
Sunshine illuminates face of “Maiden of Deception Pass,” a towering sculpture by Tracy Powell of LaConner. This work was commissioned by the Samish Indian Nation.
Maiden in the morning
Morning light illuminates the tribal sculpture titled “Maiden of Deception Pass.” Above Rosario Beach. Artist: Tracy Powell.
A closer look at The Maiden
Yesterday on a hike at Rosario Beach I decided to examine and record some of the details carved into LaConner sculptor Tracy Powell’s “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole, commissioned by the Samish Indian Nation in the early Eighties. An incredible piece of work.
New panels tell ‘Maiden’ story
Four colorful new interpretive signs were installed recently at the “Maiden of Deception Pass” pole at Rosario Beach. The story of the Maiden is about the kinship of the Samish people and the sea. The pole was created by Fidalgo Island sculptor Tracy Powell. It was raised in 1983 by the Samish Tribe “to celebrate […]
Along the way: Tommy Thompson Trail
Even on a fog-shrouded morning there are things to see along the Tommy Thompson Trail on Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes.
Powell sculptures, public treasures
Fidalgo Island sculptor Tracy Powell has created many high profile pieces, primary of which is the “Maiden of Deception Pass” story pole at Rosario Beach. He also has art on display out of doors at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve and Tommy Thompson Trail. To learn more about Tracy, clink on this link.