Artwork copyright Katherine Holzknecht. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Free Flight, 2000
Katherine Holzknecht
(American, born 1954)
Location: Birney Elementary, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Free Flight is a mixed media triptych wall sculpture by artist Katherine Holzknecht. It is comprised of three abstract elements. The forms represent clouds, birds, and wings. The artist notes this piece is inspired by the feeling of freedom. She states, “Birds are like free spirits who can go wherever they desire. As they fly about, the sky must seem huge to them, and the possibilities are endless.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Northwest artist Katherine Holzknecht creates artworks in cast cement, mixed material wall assemblage, watercolor paints, and stained glass.
Holzknecht earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in Textile Design and Fiber Arts from the University of Washington in Seattle. She lives and works in Woodinville, Washington.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Mixed media low relief wall sculpture |
| Dimensions | 30 in x 9 ft 1 in x 3 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.204.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Birney Elementary Central admin building (CAB), Director of athletics office |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1202 South 76th St. Tacoma, WA 98408 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.188048, -122.450634 |
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