Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Gay Waldman.
Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Gay Waldman.
Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Gay Waldman.
A Flock, A Flutter, A Flight, 2012
Louise Kodis
(American, born 1942)
Location: Endeavor Elementary School, Vancouver
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Replicating student-drawn maps via machine stitching, Louise Kodis created twenty translucent and opaque textile banners that comprise 'A Flock, A Flutter, A Flight.' Kodis notes "the intention of this artwork is to activate the imagination, stimulate questions, let answers fly."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Evergreen School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Louise Kodis creates wall hangings and installations made from colorful textiles.
Kodis studied at the San Francisco Art Institute in California. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, in 1964.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Pieced, layered, and machine-stiched silk and metallics |
| Dimensions | Twenty banners, each 60-102 in height x 15 in x 1 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2011.003.001-020 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Evergreen School District |
| Artwork Location | Endeavor Elementary School Central stairwell |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 2701 NE Four Seasons Lane Vancouver, WA 98684 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.641695, -122.550276 |
| 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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