Artwork copyright Jovencio de la Paz. Photo courtesy of the curator, Renee Adams, 2023.

Artwork copyright Jovencio de la Paz. Photo courtesy of the curator, Renee Adams, 2023.

Blue 1, 2021

Jovencio de la Paz
(American, born 1986)

Location: Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

In the "Some Circles" series by Jovencio de la Paz each image is based on the same set of perfect circles-within-circles, designed on a computer. But when the digital image is translated to a weaving on a loom, the "perfect" square and circles are distorted. De la Paz notes "The final form is the conflict between ideal digital space and the fallibility of physical space. The tension between these two spaces are captured as woven cloth."

This artwork is part of a curated collection by Renee Adams in March 2023 for a new Science & Technology Building at Walla Walla Community College, in Southeastern Washington. The collection brings together artists who combine art and science. They use scientific approaches such as observation and experimentation, precise measurements and calculations. A desire to learn more about our world and share that knowledge is at the heart of both scientific and creative pursuits.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Walla Walla Community College.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Textile artist and professor Jovencio de la Paz explores the relationship between ancient weaving technology and modern computers. They note, "I approach this intersection as a traditionally trained weaver, but also as a digital native."

Jovencio de la Paz received a Master of Fine Art degree in Fibers from the Cranbrook Academy of Art (2012) and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree with an emphasis on Fiber and Material Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2008). They serve as Associate Professor and Head of Fibers at the University of Oregon's College of Design in Eugene. They are also a Zen Buddhist monk.