Fish Trap, Accelerated Feeding Program, Bacon, Tomato and Double Potato

Item

Title
Fish Trap, Accelerated Feeding Program, Bacon, Tomato and Double Potato
Creator
Bill Rades
Artist ID
106
Date of Work
1977
Description
Part of the “Fish Trap” series. 3D pieces on paper, black and gray depictions of fish, fishroe, and various other shapes.
Middle-oriented piece, bass fish being shuffled down a conveyor belt, with their roe at the bottom.
Category of Media
Painting/drawing/mixed media on paper
Media
pencil, ink, paper, formica, in plexiglas box
Accession Number
1978.011
Location
display: Lab 1, 2nd Floor, office area
Date Acquired
1978
Dimensions of Work
14.5" x 11.5" x 2.5"
Frame Dimensions
Individual: 15.5" x 12.25"
Frame of triptych: 23.5" x 50.75"
Frame Type
Formica
Donor or Seller
Rades
Donor ID
106
Artist Bio
Washington-based artist Bill Rades (born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1943) creates paintings and prints. He served as a professor of painting, drawing, design, and contemporary art at Pierce College in Tacoma, Western Washington and chair of the Art Department from 1985-2005. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin. He also served as Visiting Professor of Art, Oregon State University from 1972-74.
Source: https://tacoma.emuseum.com/emuseum/people/1145/bill-rades/objects