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 CategoryTextile / fiber / organic materials
MediumLinen tapestry
Dimensions3 ft x 4 ft 7 in
ID NumberWSAC2000.022.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationOregon, United States
Location Information
AgencyYakima School District
Artwork LocationMcClure Elementary School
Office, Waiting room
WA CountyYakima
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Geo. Coordinates46.582343, -120.539072
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