Artwork copyright Jody Isaacson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Artwork copyright Jody Isaacson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985 (detail).

Ship and I, 1983

Jody Isaacson
American (born 1954)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Ship and I is a painted and carved wooden sculpture by artist Jody Isaacson. She notes, "I used a ship to carry my thoughts as they passed through my head. The black U shaped head felt like myself and the images carved into the wood ship told the narrative that I was attempting to insert in my work. The narrative theme has to do with communication and break down of communication."

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

About the Artist

Jody Isaacson is a mixed-media artist. She creates conceptually-driven prints, wax works, and sculptures. She was born in Seattle and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1981. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree from California College of the Arts in Oakland, California in 1983.