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Artwork copyright Jeannette Meyer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Through Your Hands, 2001
Jeannette Meyer
(American, born 1954)
Location: Renton High School, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Through Your Hands was created by artist Jeannette Meyer to celebrate her first child leaving home for university studies. It combines symbols from several of her earlier quilt series. The imagery of hands, trees, moons, and abstract forms explore themes of identity, womanhood, time and transition.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Renton School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Oregon-based artist Jeannette Meyer creates conceptually expressive fine art quilts. Exhibiting her work nationally and overseas, Meyer also teaches and writes about surface design and art quilt design.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Quilt |
| Dimensions | 27 in x 24 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.232.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Renton School District |
| Artwork Location | Renton High School Main Entrance |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 400 South Second St. Seattle, WA 98178 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.481733, -122.211892 |
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