Stella's Birds, 1977
Kathryn Glowen
(American, born 1941)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Stella's Birds is a textile and Plexiglas installation created by artist Kathryn Glowen. It is comprised of five panels, each featuring stylized bird motifs surrounded by a grid of knotted fibers. She screen printed the birds in different geometric patterns.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Lower Columbia College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest Artist Kathryn Glowen creates sculptures using recycled objects and materials.
Born in Seattle, Glowen has lived with her family on a farm in Arlington, Northwestern Washington since 1978. She studied fine art and graphic design at Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, and the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
Medium | Fiber and screen print on Plexiglas |
Dimensions | Five panels, 5 ft x 3.5 ft x 4 in each |
ID Number | WSAC1977.071.00A-E |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
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 |
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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