Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Dana Boussard. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The Great Flood, 1979

Dana Boussard
American (born 1944)

Location: Salnave Elementary School, Cheney

About the Artwork

The Great Flood is a monumental tapestry created by textile artist Dana Boussard from painted and hand sewn appliqued fabric. The abstract imagery uses repeated symbols to depict the geology of the Spokane Valley region. Different elements depict the rise and fall of flood waters, cracks and fissures that formed the landscape, and the birds, fish, and animals that lived there.

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

About the Artist

Montana-based artist Dana Boussard creates narrative-driven paintings, drawings, fiber works, and glass installations. Her works explore concepts of home, memory and spirituality. She received the Montana Governor's Arts Award in 1987. Boussard is a non-Native artist.