Artwork copyright Rachel Brumer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Marker III, A True Pioneer, 1998
Rachel Brumer
(American, born 1956)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Rachel Brumer created the art quilt Marker III, A True Pioneer . She made it using hand-dyed fabrics with appliqued, printed, and stenciled pieces. This quilt is part of her 'Marker' Series that pay tribute to women and their legacy by featuring text from their gravestones. She notes, "The text from this particular piece comes from a cemetery on Queen Anne Hill, in Seattle, WA."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bellingham School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Rachel Brumer creates fine art quilts. She is a former modern dancer and sign language interpreter.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Textile |
| Dimensions | 4 ft 11 in x 4 ft 10 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.052.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission On display at ArtsWA in small conference room. |
| 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 |
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