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Artwork copyright Francesca Lacagnina. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
Leaf, 1987
Francesca Lacagnina
(American, born 1956)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Leaf is a hand colored photograph created by artist Francesca Lacagnina. This piece looks at the formal relationships between the human figure and the structures of plants and animals. She notes, "The human figure permits a remarkable flexibility in conveying personality and character. I use gesture to capture the sense of growth: growth in nature and in the evolution of concept. In combining the natural with the pose I am looking for the link which turns the ordinary into the magical."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Kitsap School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Francesca Lacagnina designs fine jewelry inspired by the connections between history, mythology and personal narrative. Lacagnina spent much of her career as a fine art and fashion photographer.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
| Medium | Hand-colored gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | 23 3/4 in x 16 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.006.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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