Vest, 2011
Marie Watt
(American | Seneca Nation, born 1967)
Location: Walla Walla Veterans Home, Walla Walla
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Native American artist Marie Watt's artworks explore the interaction of history with intimate memory. Blankets are one of her main materials and are also a source of inspiration for patterns, shapes, and lines. She thinks of blankets as "everyday objects that can carry extraordinary histories of use."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Veteran's Affairs.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Portland, Oregon-based artist Marie Watt (Seneca) creates artworks that explore feminism, Indigenous principles, history, and personal biography. Many of her artworks are constructed from wool blankets and common materials that have stories.
Watt earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and printmaking from Yale University in Connecticut. In 2016, Willamette University awarded her an Honorary Doctorate. Her artworks are collected by many museums, including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C., Seattle Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and the United States Library of Congress.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Woodcut print (2-color) |
Dimensions | 20 3/4 in x 16 in (overall) |
ID Number | WSAC2018.033.001 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
Artwork Location | Walla Walla Veterans Home Central building, Lobby |
WA County | Walla Walla |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 92 Wainwright Dr. Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.053474, -118.353073 |
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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