Artwork copyright Gloria Crouse. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Mixed-Doubles, 1990

Gloria Crouse
American (born 1925, died 2011)

Location: Warden Elementary/Middle/High School, Warden

About the Artwork

Mixed-Doubles is a rug created by artist Gloria Crouse. Featuring two distinct parts that mirror one another, it is part of a series of asymmetrical rugs. The composition features a variety of different textures and geometric patterns. This piece experiments with alternative materials and rug hooking techniques.

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

About the Artist

Northwest fiber artist Gloria Crouse (1925-2011) created imaginative textiles and sculptures that explored color, texture and form. Evolving out of the craft of traditional rug-hooking, Crouse pursued innovative techniques and used unexpected materials to express each piece's conceptual content. She lived in Olympia and on Vashon Island, both in Western Washington.