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Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Fear of Flying, 1993
Katherine Holzknecht
American (born 1954)
Location: North Omak Elementary, Omak
About the Artwork
Fear of Flying is the first in a series of mixed-media artworks by artist Katherine Holzknecht in which a central watercolor painting is framed by found-objects and uncommon materials. This piece depicts a mother bird coaxing a chick to leap from the nest, and was based on sketches the artist made of swallows and starlings visible from her studio window. She notes that this piece explores how we as people relate to change, encouraging us to "swallow our fear and take that first big step."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Omak School District.
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.
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