ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Storme Webber's 'grace notes' and other artworks explore liminal identities, survivance, and decolonization.
i told a story
until it transformed.
i sang a song
until the melody lifted
rose from the dirge
&
i could feel
the grace notes.
This artwork is part of a curated collection by Asia Tail in April 2024 for three Federal Way Public Schools in South King County. Asia chose graphic works that are as bold and diverse as the students, by artists with ties to South Puget Sound. Images of language, people, and the natural world create a poem for this place where students live and learn. She notes, "School is a place where we can connect with new families. And families are always strongest when working together."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Federal Way Public Schools.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Storme Webber is a Two Spirit, Black and Sugpiaq (Native Alaskan) poet and interdisciplinary artist. Her work combines text, performance, audio and altar installation, archival photographs, and collaboration to engage with ideas of history, lineage, gender, race, class, and sexuality. Her art practice explores identities, survivance, and decolonization in a blues/jazz-based experimental format, often incorporating acapella vocals.
Webber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The New School in New York City and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Goddard University in Vermont. She has devoted years to foregrounding marginalized voices, most recently via "Voices Rising: LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture (2007-present)". She's second generation Two Spirit and lesbian.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Letterpress print |
Dimensions | 13 in x 17 in (overall) |
ID Number | WSAC2022.011.022 |
Acquisition Method | Curated Selection |
Artist Location | Washington |
Location Information
Agency | Federal Way Public Schools |
Artwork Location | Star Lake Elementary Library wall |
WA County | King |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | Public School |
Address | 26812 40th Ave. South, Building B Kent, WA 98032 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.361159, -122.282989 |
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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