Artwork copyright David Haidle. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1976.

Spectrum #21, 1975

David Haidle
American (born 1944)

Location: Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane

About the Artwork

'Spectrum 21' is a colorful painting by artist David Haidle. It is an example of his artworks that use a geometric grid to organize and structure the abstract composition.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Community Colleges of Spokane.

About the Artist

David Haidle is most known for his Rose Matrix series that combines computer graphics and traditional lithography printing.
A native of Spokane, Eastern Washington, Haidle studied graphic design at Spokane Valley Community College, and continued his studies in painting and printmaking at Portland State University and Pacific Northwest College of Art (both in Portland, Oregon). He served in the U.S. Armed Forces as an illustrator from 1966-69, in Vietnam and Europe. He currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon, where he co-owns the publishing company Seed Faith Books.