Artwork copyright Mary Donovan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Mary Donovan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Mary Donovan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Mary Donovan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Mary Donovan. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Natural Sequence, 1984-1985

Mary Donovan
American (born 1958)

Location: Captain Strong Elementary School, Battle Ground

About the Artwork

Natural Sequence is a fiber installation created by artist Mary Donovan. It is comprised of four woven wool tapestries. Each tapestry features different contrasting colors. Together, the abstract composition highlights pattern, repetition, and color relationships.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground Public Schools.

About the Artist

New York-based artist Mary Donovan creates woven tapestries and fiber artworks. She studied fine arts and art history at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, and the National College of Art in Dublin, Ireland. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1981.