Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Swing Set, 2000

Louise Kodis
American (born 1942)

Location: Rainier Elementary, Rainier

About the Artwork

'Swing set' is a sculpture by artist Louise Kodis. It combines natural materials, metals, and fabrics to create an imaginative form. She notes, "My basic source of inspiration is my garden – the memories of colors and textures, of plants, insects and birds, clouds, the changing seasons. Then I put a design together intuitively… Constantly I lift fabric from the storage shelf to the work table."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Rainier School District.

About the Artist

Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Louise Kodis creates wall hangings and installations made from colorful textiles.
Kodis studied at the San Francisco Art Institute in California. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, in 1964.