Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2020.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2020 (detail).

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2020.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, 2020 (detail).

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson (detail).

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Artwork copyright Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei. Photo courtesy of the artist, by Amanda Hewson.

Walk of Wonder, 2020

Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei
Jennifer Corio ( ) - Dave Frei ( )

Location: Shaw Road Elementary, Puyallup

About the Artwork

Jennifer Corio and Dave Frei’s Walk of Wonder is a sculpture made up of 3 separate parts. The themes for each part can be considered in their literal or scientific sense, as well as metaphors for life in general. “Caterpillar and Butterfly” symbolizes growth, transformation, and dreaming big. In the center is “Seed Sprout” and it represents sowing seeds and new beginnings. “Taking Flight” is about a sense of joy, freedom, and friendship. The playful sculptures brighten up the functional space and urge students to explore their world. Corio and Frei note that “There is no one right way to view art and life, which in itself is a great lesson. To honor the fact that each student learns and views the world differently, we use various life forms to convey Joy and Wonder – Plant, Animal, and Human.”

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

About the Artist

Jennifer Corio received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989, a Master of Business degree from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1996, and completed the Welded Sculpture Program at Clark College in Vancouver, Southwestern Washington in 2002.

Dave Frei received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 1985.