Artwork copyright Gina Freuen. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Amphora With Double Feet, 1995
Gina Freuen
(American, born 1951)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Amphora With Double Feet is a porcelain sculpture created by ceramic artist Gina Freuen. It is one of the artist’s vessels created using slab building, rolled textures, and wheel-throwing techniques. An Amphora is an ancient Greek and Roman vessel used to carry goods and wine. They were often decorated with elaborate images and decorative motifs. With two “feet” at the base of this vessel, the form takes on a human quality.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kennewick School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ceramic and mixed media artist Gina Freuen incorporates multiple techniques into her intricate works of pottery. These techniques include hand building, wheel throwing, pressing, carving, and hand drawing.
Freuen lives and works in Spokane, Eastern Washington, where she teaches at Gonzaga University.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Porcelain |
| Dimensions | 24 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1996.073.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| 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 |
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