Soaring Stones, Contemporary granite sculpture at Whitman College, Walla Walla, United States.
The sculpture consists of six irregularly shaped pieces of Washington granite mounted on polished stainless steel pedestals, spanning 150 feet in length.
Created by artist John T. Young in 1990, the sculpture was initially installed in Portland's Transit Mall before relocating to Whitman College in 2007.
The sculpture represents the connection between human intervention and nature, drawing inspiration from the forms of the Cascade Mountain Range.
Located outside Cordiner Hall at Whitman College, the installation features recessed lighting within the elevated boulders for evening viewing.
The tallest granite piece reaches 12 feet 4 inches, while the first stone remains purposefully embedded in the ground beneath pavement level.
Inception: 1990
GPS coordinates: 46.07024,-118.33184
Latest update: March 25, 2025 12:18
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