Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of the artist (detail).

Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Reference Point: At the Water's Edge, 2013

Katherine Holzknecht
(American, born 1954)

Location: Park Orchard Elementary School, Moses Lake

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Katherine Holzknecht created Reference Point: At the Water's Edge as part of a series of four stained glass windows for Park Orchard Elementary School. Each window represents a different "reference point" view of the local Moses Lake area in Central Washington. The windows are found at each of the four corners of the school. Holzknecht notes, “I started thinking about reference points, and how we place ourselves in the world by points of reference, that is, our physical mailing address, the town, county, and state we live in, time zones and that sort of thing.”

The natural beauty of the desert-like landscape of Central Washington is also celebrated by the windows. Three of the windows show local landscapes, plants, and animals. These include animals such as the great blue heron, a river otter, and more. The fourth window in the series, "From Space," shows a view from above of the school and its surrounding communities.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Moses Lake School District.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Katherine Holzknecht creates artworks in cast cement, mixed material wall assemblage, watercolor paints, and stained glass.

Holzknecht earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in Textile Design and Fiber Arts from the University of Washington in Seattle. She lives and works in Woodinville, Washington.