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Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
We Dreamed of the Way It Used To Be, 1981
Dana Boussard
(American, born 1944)
Location: Colbert Elementary School, Colbert
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Dana Boussard created the tapestry We Dreamed of the Way It Used To Be as a symbolic representation of Spokane's natural and geological history. Different layers of dyed and painted velvet depict volcanos, ice flows, floods, plant and animal species. She notes "Surrounding this historical saga is the symbolic fence which represents the incoming civilization, the growth of the community, order and government."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mead 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 | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Cotton velvet and cotton canvas fabrics |
| Dimensions | 4 ft x 19 ft |
| ID Number | WSAC1979.032.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Montana, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Mead School District |
| Artwork Location | Colbert Elementary School Library |
| WA County | Spokane |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | E 4625 GREENBLUFF RD Colbert, WA 99005 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.80868, -117.342672 |
| 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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