Journal de Voyage: St. Guirec, 1994
Corine Landrieu
(American | French, born 1957)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Journal de Voyage: St. Guirec is a sculptural collage created by artist Corine Landrieu. It is part of a series of artworks inspired by travel diaries. The series documents her visits to sacred sites in Brittany and Dordogne, France. In each piece, she combines photographs mounted on rawhide with other organic elements. She notes, "In this piece the photograph represents a small stone edifice dedicated to Saint Guirec on a beach in a small town of Brittany. This saint had acquired the reputation of granting the wishes of maidens looking for husbands. They would put a needle in the nose of the statue; as a result Saint Guirec now has a hole for a nose. The text on the piece refers to this story."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kennewick School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seattle-based artist Corine Landrieu creates mixed-media paintings. She was born in the Netherlands and raised in Paris, France, where she received a degree from the Sorbonne. She move to the Pacific Northwest in 1980. She received a Bachelor of Art degree from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington in 1984. In addition to her artistic practice, she also works as a professional sculpture conservator.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Gelatin silver print on Japanese paper, acrylic, rawhide, stone, and artificial sinew |
Dimensions | 16 1/2 in x 16 in |
ID Number | WSAC1996.097.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location |
Location Information
Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
WA County | Thurston |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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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