Artwork copyright Jeannette Meyer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Self-Portrait #5, 2001
Jeannette Meyer
(American, born 1954)
Location: Blix Elementary School, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Self-Portrait #5 is part of a series of hand-dyed quilts by artist Jeannette Meyer that feature rectangular forms layered with images of trees. She describes a tree in autumn with bare leaves as a metaphor for a woman at mid-life. She "my finery is gone but the strong and essential structure remains."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Tacoma 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
| Medium | Quilt |
| Dimensions | 22 in x 20 in |
| ID Number | WSAC2002.234.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Tacoma Public Schools |
| Artwork Location | Blix Elementary School Main office |
| WA County | Pierce |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 1302 E 38th Street Tacoma, WA 98404 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.222172, -122.412904 |
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