Meeting the Spirit of Photography, 2007
Christian French
Location: Pioneer Elementary School, Shelton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Meeting the Spirit of Photography is part of Christian French's "Altrove" series. He created the series during a 2007 residency at Elsewhere, a former thrift store in Greensboro, North Carolina. He notes, "I couldn't find any good sunlight indoors, so I gathered shiny and reflective things. Pretending I was a Director, I staged an opera about a spool of thread and it's adventures and encounters."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Pioneer School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Christian French is a Seattle-based artist who creates photographs and mixed-media installations. His subject matter is often staged from found materials and thrift store finds. He has served as a member of SOIL artist collective, a board member of Allied Arts, executive director of ArtSpace Seattle, and as an artist-in-residence for Sound Transit.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Digital C print on paper |
Dimensions | 20 in x 24 in |
ID Number | WSAC2020.028.016 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Pioneer School District |
Artwork Location | Pioneer Elementary School Red hallway |
WA County | Mason |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 110 East Spencer Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.258380 | -123.000810 |
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