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Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Her Secret Stories, 1997
Dana Boussard
(American, born 1944)
Location: Northwood Middle School, Renton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Dana Boussard's Her Secret Stories celebrates a spiritual connection with our sense of place. Exploring the relationship between human development and the natural environment, Boussard imagines the bird figure as "whispering a gentle call for us all to be aware of our surroundings and be good stewards of the land." It is made of cut and painted fabrics, stretched over a wooden frame.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kent School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Montana-based artist Dana Boussard creates narrative-driven paintings, drawings, fiber works, and glass installations. Her works explore concepts of home, memory and spirituality. Boussard is a non-Native artist.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - mixed media |
| Medium | Painted fiber construction |
| Dimensions | 46 in x 56 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1999.030.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Montana, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Kent School District |
| Artwork Location | Northwood Middle School Office, Conference room |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 17007 SE 184th St Renton, WA 98058 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.436688, -122.114433 |
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