Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of the artist.

High Jump in Autumn, 1992

Dana Boussard
American (born 1944)

Location: Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee

About the Artwork

High Jump in Autumn is a handmade, painted, and appliqued tapestry created by textile artist Dana Boussard. This piece depicts the landscape surrounding the artist's home on the Flathead Indian Reservation outside of Missoula, Montana. She notes "The content of my work exemplifies the relationships we have with each other and with the natural world."

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

About the Artist

Montana-based artist Dana Boussard creates narrative-driven paintings, drawings, fiber works, and glass installations. Her works explore concepts of home, memory and spirituality. She received the Montana Governor's Arts Award in 1987. Boussard is a non-Native artist.