Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Greetings, 2006

Garth Edwards
(American, born 1950, died 2021)

Location: Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Garth Edwards addresses scale with these large, whimsical figures at Mount Vernon High School. The Umbrella Man and Bird frame the entryway as students pass by.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Northwest artist Garth Edwards (1950-2021) created playful, figurative works on paper, sculptures, and installations. He worked mainly in metal and stained glass.

Edwards grew up in Portland, Oregon, and studied glassblowing at Portland State University in Oregon and at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Northwestern Washington. He taught at Portland Community College and the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts (both in Oregon), and worked full-time as an artist since 1980.