Just Another Village, 1979
Dana Boussard
(American, born 1944)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Just Another Village is a tapestry created by artist Dana Boussard. The imagery features human figures and teepee forms amid bold geometric designs. She created the composition using different layers of dyed velvet and canvas. She notes, "The Plains Indians were warriors as well as nomads and hunters. Just Another Village represents a record kept by the winning tribe after a successful battle over another Indian camp. At the end of a battle, it was customary for this winning tribe to make a brag skin, or a pictorial story of the battle. In this brag skin, the teepees are symbolically depicted right side up and upside down showing the chaos of that battle. The stripes along the sides tell that the defeated camp lay on a river."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Vancouver School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Montana-based artist Dana Boussard creates narrative-driven paintings, drawings, fiber works, and glass installations. Her works explore concepts of home, memory and spirituality. Boussard is a non-Native artist.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Material Category | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
Medium | Cotton velvet and cotton canvas fabrics |
Dimensions | 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft (irregular dimensions) |
ID Number | WSAC1979.122.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Montana, United States |
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 |
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