Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Louise Kodis. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Color Guard Marching to A Private Beat, 1982

Louise Kodis
American (born 1942)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Color Guard Marching to A Private Beat is a textile installation created by artist Louise Kodis. Eight colorful banners hang in tiers above a stairwell. The title refers to a "color guard" or a uniformed group that carry flags and perform with a marching band during ceremonies and parades.

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

About the Artist

Spokane, Eastern Washington-based artist Louise Kodis creates wall hangings and installations made from colorful textiles.
Kodis studied at the San Francisco Art Institute in California. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, in 1964.