Artwork copyright Morgan Brig. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Morgan Brig. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Perhaps it was the Language Itself, 2000
Morgan Brig
(American, born 1957)
Location: Cedar River Middle School, Maple Valley
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Morgan Brig's copper and glass-enamel sculpture Perhaps it was the Language Itself expresses the challenge of communication, questioning how we use language to convey ideas and express our emotions. The human figure is patterned with 29 symbols, representing the unique symbolism we create to express individual life experiences.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tahoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Morgan Brig creates sculptures using glass, metal, ceramics, found objects and other materials. Interested in capturing the complexity of emotion, her works investigate form and symbol. She lives and works on Vashon Island in South Puget Sound, Western Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
| Medium | Copper and enamel |
| Dimensions | 16 in x 10 in x 1 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.194.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tahoma School District |
| Artwork Location | Cedar River Middle School Temporarily not on display. |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 22615 Sweeney Rd. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.398188, -122.051321 |
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