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Artwork copyright Joellen Benjamin-Fay. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Joellen Benjamin-Fay. Original 1980 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).
Fabric Banner Hangings, 1979
Joellen Benjamin-Fay
(American)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Fabric Banner Hangings is a textile installation by artist Joellen Benjamin-Fay. It is comprised of seven graphic banners. The artist created each colorful abstract banner by layering and sewing contrasting colors of dyed cotton canvas.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane Community College.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Joellen Benjamin-Fay creates textile wall hangings and banners using a variety of fabrics and fibers. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham in 1963. She received a master's degree from the University of Washington in 1971.
Her birthdate is not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Dyed canvas |
| Dimensions | Seven banners, 9 ft to 11 ft 6 in tall x 3 ft each |
| ID Number | WSAC1979.012.00A-G |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| 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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