Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1989.

Artwork copyright Jackie Ferrara. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1989.

Meeting Place, 1989

Jackie Ferrara
American (born 1929, died 2025)

Location: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle

About the Artwork

Artist Jackie Ferrara's Meeting Place installation for the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle is one of her earliest artworks that is integrated into the building's architecture. It uses slate tiles and artist-designed benches and tables to define a Meeting Place in the middle of convention activities. Ferrara's interest in pyramid and ziggurat shapes is seen in the triangle and zigzag patterns on the tile floors. The artwork is made of the geometric patterned tile floor, nine benches, and two end tables.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Convention Center.

About the Artist

Jackie Ferrara (1929-2025) is a sculptor, mainly known for her public art. Her sculptures and furniture are characterized by their stacked pyramid structure.
Ferrara grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to New York City in the 1950s, and was involved in theater and dance first, then made small sculptures, that grew into large sculptures and public art commissions.