Artwork copyright Manya Shapiro. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Poems, 1995
Manya Shapiro
(American, born 1937)
Location: Office of the Governor, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Poems is a constructed paper sculpture by artist Manya Shapiro inspired by the artist's experience traveling in Japan. There she witnessed people hanging handwritten poems from trees and shrines as memorials. She describes how this piece combines "a Japanese tradition with my interest in books and poetry as transmitters of ideas, memories, and dreams."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bremerton School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Portland, Oregon-based fiber artist Manya Shapiro combines traditional techniques with non-traditional materials to create abstract and conceptual artworks. She was born in Seattle, Washington and attended the University of Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - mixed media |
| Medium | Paper and string |
| Dimensions | 16 in x 20 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.381.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Office of the Governor |
| Artwork Location | Office of the Governor Insurance building, Outside of 100P |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.035749, -122.903330 |
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