Comparative Morphologies #3, 2001

Stephanie Syjuco
(American, born 1974)

Location: University of Washington - Tacoma, Tacoma

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Stephanie Syjuco's series 'Comparative Morphologies' presents contemporary technological equipment in a way that imitates traditional botanical drawings. The objects in this print include a variety of computer cables but some are invented or manipulated to look like plants or other molecular structures.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Stephanie Syjuco is an Oakland-based artist. She serves as an Assistant Professor of sculpture at the University of California, Berkeley. She creates large-scale assemblages and installations of collected objects. Her artworks examine themes of power, economics, and technology. Born in the Philippines, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1995. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Stanford University in 2005.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Material Category

Work on paper - print

Medium

Archival iris print on Somerset paper

Dimensions

32 in x 20 in (sheet)

ID Number

WSAC2004.024.004

Acquisition Method

Direct purchase

Artist Location

California, United States

LOCATION INFORMATION

Agency

University of Washington

Artwork Location

University of Washington - Tacoma
Cherry Parkes Building, 2nd floor

WA County

Pierce

Setting

Interior

Site Type

University

Address

1900 Commerce St.
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100

Geo. Coordinates

47.244363 | -122.436835