Amphora Moderna, 2001

Katherine Holzknecht
American (born 1954)

Location: Greenwood Elementary, Seattle

About the Artwork

Part of artist Katherine Holzknecht's series "Industrial Bouquets," comprised of mixed media wall sculptures, Amphora Moderna uses plastic tubing, wires, beads and glass to depict permanent and unfading flowers in a vase made from shaped aluminum. The vase was inspired by the amphora vessel used by Greek tradesman to carry olive oil and other goods.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Seattle Public Schools.

About the Artist

Northwest artist Katherine Holzknecht creates artworks in cast cement, mixed material wall assemblage, watercolor paints, and stained glass.

Holzknecht earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in Textile Design and Fiber Arts from the University of Washington in Seattle. She lives and works in Woodinville, Washington.

Material Category	Sculpture - mixed media
Medium	Aluminum, wood, copper and steel wire, plastic, and beads
Dimensions	44 in x 24 in x 10 in
ID Number	WSAC2002.065.000
Acquisition Method	Direct purchase
Artist Location	Washington, United States

Agency	Seattle Public Schools
Artwork Location	Greenwood Elementary Lunch room, Left of entrance, Above student bathroom.
WA County	King County
Placement	Interior
Site Type	Public School
Address	144 NW 80th St. Seattle, WA 98117
Geo. Coordinates	47.687295, -122.359929
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