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Artwork copyright Joellen Benjamin-Fay. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Joellen Benjamin-Fay. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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Artwork copyright Joellen Benjamin-Fay. Original 1979 installation. Photo courtesy of the artist (black and white photo).
Banners, 1978
Joellen Benjamin-Fay
(American)
Location: Miller Junior High, Aberdeen
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Banners is a textile installation by artist Joellen Benjamin-Fay. It is comprised of fourteen graphic banners. The artist created each colorful banner by layering and sewing contrasting colors of cotton canvas.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Aberdeen School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Joellen Benjamin-Fay creates textile wall hangings and banners using a variety of fabrics and fibers. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham in 1963. She received a master's degree from the University of Washington in 1971.
Her birthdate is not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Laminated cotton canvas |
| Dimensions | Fourteen banners, 3 ft x 15 ft each |
| ID Number | WSAC1978.019.00A-N |
| Acquisition Method | Site responsive commission |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Aberdeen School District |
| Artwork Location | Miller Junior High Student center |
| WA County | Grays Harbor |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 100 East Lindstrom Aberdeen, WA 98520 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.963222, -123.791864 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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