Alphabet, 1984

Anne Storrs
American (born 1953)

Location: James W. McGee Elementary, Pasco

About the Artwork

Alphabet is a whimsical ceramic wall installation created by artist Anne Storrs for James W. McGee Elementary. It is comprised of twenty-six clay tiles. Each tile relief features a figure representing one of the letters of the alphabet. A man eats an apple for the "A" tile, while another figure zips up the zipper on his coat for the "Z" tile. Can you identify what each tile represents?

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

About the Artist

Portland, Oregon-based artist Anne Storrs creates sculptures inspired by natural forms, and they often involve pattern and repetition. Her work includes small ceramic pieces as well as large-scale installations in metal, concrete, ceramic, and stone.

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