Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Margaret Liston. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Bee, 1998
Margaret Liston
(American, born 1946)
Location: Washougal High School, Washougal
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Margaret Liston created the expressively embroidered quilt Bee , which features a portrait of an older woman, as an exploration and celebration of the wisdom that comes with age. Liston notes that many of her quilts are conceived as a "little altars", which "call attention and pay homage to what is featured."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washougal School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based textile artist Margaret Liston creates art-quilts that combine traditional quilt design with painted and printed elements. Her quilts depict landscape, portrait, and abstract imagery.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Screen-printed quilt |
| Dimensions | 21 1/2 in x 24 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2000.185.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washougal School District |
| Artwork Location | Washougal High School Library |
| WA County | Clark |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1201 39th St. Washougal, WA 98671 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 45.584853, -122.327878 |
| 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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