Artwork copyright Patricia Ravarra. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Migrations, 1992
Patricia Ravarra
(American, born 1947)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Migrations is a sculptural installation created by artist Patricia Ravarra. The piece is comprised of twenty woven elements, created using dyed fishing wire which traps and refracts light. Ravarra notes "what specifically interests me is how colors interact and how color is transformed by light."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Mukilteo School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Patricia Ravarra creates textile sculptures that explore the interaction of color, texture, and light.
Ravarra earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree (1971) in fine art and a Master of Arts degree (1979) in textile arts from San Francisco State University. She was awarded a Fulbright grant in 1977 for advanced tapestry design to study with Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz. She is based in San Francisco, California.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Fiber sculpture |
| Dimensions | 20 in x 12 in x 12 in x 12 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1997.020.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | California, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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