Artwork copyright Joyce Moty. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Joyce Moty. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Joyce Moty. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Joyce Moty. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Tools for School, 1984

Joyce Moty
American (born 1943)

Location: Discovery Elementary School, Gig Harbor

About the Artwork

Tools for School is a ceramic sculptural installation by artist Joyce Moty. This piece is comprised of several interactive elements. Each sculptural element is overlaid with tiles. The tiles are printed with educational information, quotations, numbers, and state capitals. Located in an area where students wait for their parents after school, this piece reinforces the joy of learning new things.

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

About the Artist

Seattle-based artist Joyce Moty creates conceptual sculptures and installations.