Artwork copyright Gloria Crouse. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1977.

Artwork copyright Gloria Crouse. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1977.

Artwork copyright Gloria Crouse. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1977 (detail).

Artwork copyright Gloria Crouse. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1977 (detail).

Artwork copyright Gloria Crouse. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1978 (black and white photo, detail).

Vocology, 1977

Gloria Crouse
American (born 1925, died 2011)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Artist Gloria Crouse filled 200 frames with objects collected from Clover Park Technical College's vocational training programs. Crouse is best known for her textile works, and after discovering the tactile nature of rug hooking, began using more rigid materials which eventually lead to a career in mixed media sculpture.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

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.