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Artwork copyright Cecilia Blomberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Artwork copyright Cecilia Blomberg. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
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Artwork copyright Cecilia Blomberg. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).
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Artwork copyright Cecilia Blomberg. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
The Grays Harbor College Tapestry, 2004
Cecilia Blomberg
(Swedish, born 1950)
Location: Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Cecelia Blomberg's tapestry highlights the ties between Grays Harbor College, the city of Aberdeen where the college is located, and the surrounding forest. The artwork depicts moments in the college's history, among a grove of giant trees, revealing stability and discovery.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Grays Harbor College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Swedish tapestry artist Cecilia Blomberg lives and works in Western Washington. Creating artworks for public and private spaces, Blomberg's tapestries intricately depict figurative imagery. She studied textile arts, crafts, and design at institutions in Sweden.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Cotton and wool fiber tapestry |
| Dimensions | 4 ft 6 in x 13 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC2003.071.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Grays Harbor College |
| Artwork Location | Grays Harbor College John Spellman Library building 1500, 2nd floor, Behind reference desk |
| WA County | Grays Harbor |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | College |
| Address | 1620 Edward P. Smith Dr. Aberdeen, WA 98520 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.953347, -123.803312 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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