Meeting Place, 1989

Jackie Ferrara
(American, born 1929)

Location: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Jackie Ferrara Meeting Place installation for the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle is one of her earliest artworks that is integrated into the building's architecture. It uses slate tiles and artist-designed benches and tables to define a Meeting Place in the middle of convention activities. The artwork is made of the tile floor, nine benches, and two end tables.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Convention and Trade Center.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jackie Ferrara is an American sculptor and draughtswoman. She creates sculptures and furniture characterized by their stacked pyramid structure. She studied at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategorySculpture - stone / ceramics / terracotta
MediumSlate tile with concrete and steel benches
Dimensions67 ft x 46 ft (3,082 square feet)
ID NumberWSAC1989.011.001-2A-K
Acquisition MethodSite responsive commission
Artist LocationNew York, United States
Location Information
AgencyWashington State Convention Center
Artwork LocationWashington State Convention Center
Level 2, International Meeting Space
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypeOther
Address705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Geo. Coordinates47.610595, -122.331837
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