Artwork copyright Manya Shapiro. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Manya Shapiro. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Stories, 1995

Manya Shapiro
American (born 1937)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Stories is a constructed paper sculpture by artist Manya Shapiro that expresses the artist's interest in quilts, books, and handmade paper. She describes the layered book pieces as containers that hold memories, dreams, and ideas, and notes "we could all project out stories onto the piece."

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

About the Artist

Portland, Oregon-based fiber artist Manya Shapiro combines traditional techniques with non-traditional materials to create abstract and conceptual artworks. She was born in Seattle, Washington and attended the University of Washington.