Artwork copyright Louise Williams. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Children in a Play, 2002

Louise Williams
American (born 1947, died 2004)

Location: Kapowsin Elementary School, Graham

About the Artwork

Children in a Play is part of late artist Louise Williams' body of work that depicts children learning and playing together. Describing her inspiration for this piece, Williams noted: "It is in the world of fantasy and creation that humans discover depths of meaning otherwise not available to us."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Bethel School District.

About the Artist

Northwest artist Louise Williams (1947-2004) created artworks informed by everyday life, by travel, and by her experiences as a woman and mother.
Williams received a Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and a Master of Fine Arts in drawing and painting from Central Washington University in Ellensburg.