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PAULA DICKEY

jumping into the alaska public art arena

by Jannah Sexton Atkins, Editor and Designer

Hardcover, ImageWrap
Hardcover book with full-colour design printed directly on the casewrap
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About the Book
Paula Dickey's life's work is a colorful rainbow of talent and skill, involving many woven forms and masterful watercolor experiements. Developing a passionate interest for weaving three-dimensional sculptural fiber forms, Paula led the Alaska Fiber Movement in the 1970s and '80s. A scholarly sage and technical giant, Paula Dickey lived to create. Her artistic innovations and technical expertise are Paula's true legacy to the state of Alaska and its artists.
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
  • Project Option: Large Format Landscape, 13×11 in, 33×28 cm
    # of Pages: 48
  • Publish Date: Dec 05, 2011
  • Keywords Alaska contemporary and public art, Alaska, weaving, mosaics
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About the Creator
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Jannah Sexton Atkins
Anchorage, Alaska, USA

"PAULA DICKEY" is a collaborative effort between Paula Dickey and myself. The "PAULA DICKEY" book features original art, written proposals and concepts, speeches and quotations by Paula Dickey. Inspirational quotes are also included as they frequently serve as an important component of Paula's creative process. Artist and Curator, Jannah Sexton Atkins resides in Anchorage, Alaska, where she teaches at UAA and the Art Kids Studio. From 1995 -2019 she curated Contemporary Art Exhibits for APU's Art Galleries and as the Alaska State Council on the Arts' Art Bank Curator (1997-2004) she managed a state collection of 770 pieces of original art created by Contemporary Artists living in the State of Alaska from 1975-2004. Jannah's mixed media relics, shrines and panels are featured in Soldotna Central Peninsula Hospital, State of Alaska’s 1% Art in Public Places & Art Bank, UA Museum of the North - FBXS, Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, and Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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