Artwork copyright Darlene Nguyen-Ely. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Journey #77: Untitled, 2000
Darlene Nguyen-Ely
(Vietnamese, born 1968)
Location: Blix Elementary School, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Journey #77: Untitled is part of artist Darlene Nguyen-Ely's Journey series of wood sculptures. Their simple and elegant forms are inspired by the physical structures of airplanes and ships, as well as by the cellular structures of plants and animals.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Darlene Nguyen-Ely is a Washington-based artist who creates wood and mixed-media sculptures that explore material and form. Nguyen-Ely was eight years old when she escaped Saigon and the Vietnam War in 1975 with an uncle, brother, and sister. A key influence on her art is her memories from her homeland and childhood in Vietnam. Her art is also an effort to reconcile her childhood in Vietnam with her present life in the United States.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Wood and acrylic paint |
| Dimensions | 3 ft x 2 ft 4 in x 5 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.149.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
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Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Blix Elementary School Main stairwell |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1302 E 38th Street Tacoma, WA 98404 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.222172, -122.412904 |
| 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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