In Restauro I, 1996
Judith Poxson Fawkes
(American, born 1941, died 2019)
Location: McClure Elementary School, Yakima
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
In Restauro I is part of the late textile artist Judith Poxson Fawkes' body of hand-woven tapestries based on architectural elements. The artwork’s title refers to the Italian phrase “in restauro.” These words are often seen in museums and historical buildings when a painting or object has been removed for repairs. The patterned weave of this tapestry is meant to reference those elaborate Italian interior elements such as wood paneling, frescoes, tiles, or decorated walls.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Portland, Oregon-based textile artist Judith Poxson Fawkes (1941-2019) created elaborate, hand-woven tapestries that explore architectural and geometric forms, as well as the interplay of light and color.
Poxson Fawkes' tapestry artworks highlight the figurative possibilities of loom weaving. She designed her compositions using gridded drawings on graph paper. She often used a bird's eye viewpoint and played with the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface by showing multiple sides and shadows of objects.
Poxson Fawkes earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1963 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan in 1965. She moved to Portland, Oregon in 1972, with her husband, artist Tom Fawkes. She taught weaving at four colleges in the Portland area, including Lewis & Clark College. In 1984, she became a full-time studio artist. Her tapestry artworks have been exhibited all across the United States and are in many collections, including the American Crafts Museum in New York City.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
Medium | Linen tapestry |
Dimensions | 3 ft x 4 ft 7 in |
ID Number | WSAC2000.022.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Yakima School District |
Artwork Location | McClure Elementary School Office, Waiting room |
WA County | Yakima |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 1222 S 22nd Ave Yakima, WA 98902 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.582343, -120.539072 |
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