Christine Brubaker-Holland and Mike Honey, from the series Strangers/Community: Tacoma, 2013
Dawoud Bey
(American, born 1953)
Location: University of Washington - Tacoma, Tacoma
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Dawoud Bey's paired portraits bring together people from different parts of the Tacoma community. The portraits reveal superficial similarities and differences while expressing the connections that make a community work.
This body of work, created for the University of Washington Tacoma, is part of an ongoing project by Dawoud Bey exploring and identifying diverse communities.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dawoud Bey's artworks explore and challenge stereotypical images of African Americans and other marginalized groups, using documentary style photographic techniques. In his own words, "We often speak of community in a singular way when in fact communities are complex social structures, often populated by a wide range of people from various racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds."
Dawoud Bey was born in Queens, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Empire State College in upstate New York in 1990, and a Master of Fine Arts degree at Yale University in Connecticut. He is currently a professor of photography at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Work on paper - photograph |
Medium | Archival inkjet print mounted to Dibond backing |
Dimensions | 26 5/8 in x 32 in |
ID Number | WSAC2013.009.003 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Illinois, United States |
Location Information
Agency | University of Washington |
Artwork Location | University of Washington - Tacoma Snoqualmie Library, Power House room (1902-10 Commerce St. Tacoma) |
WA County | Pierce |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | University |
Address | 1900 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA 98402 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.244404, -122.437992 |
Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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