Artwork copyright Linda Davidson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Linda Davidson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Alan Ayers of Make Northwest, 2020.

Artwork copyright Linda Davidson. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Alan Ayers of Make Northwest, 2020.

Artwork copyright Ryan Molenkamp. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, by Alan Ayers of Make Northwest, 2020.

Takeaway #38, 2019

Linda Davidson
(American, born 1962)

Location: Harriet Rowley Elementary, Mount Vernon

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Linda Davidson’s series of six small paintings aim to place you (the viewer) in a relationship with the world in her paintings, like a character in their story. The group of paintings work together to create a story or help you imagine one for yourself, but each painting also tells a story on its own. Davidson also wants you to see the painted surface and the fact that these are paintings.

This artwork is part of a curated collection by Kathleen Garrett at Harriet Rowley Elementary School, in Mount Vernon, Northwestern Washington. The local art selection committee wanted these artworks to reflect the local landscape and the spirit of adventure and possibility of Harriet Rowley, the school’s namesake. “Mother Rowley” (1880-1965) was a nurse from Ohio who opened the first hospital in Mount Vernon in 1920. She is remembered for her indomitable spirit and her desire to help others.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Linda Davidson creates paintings that work together to fill a space with an abstract or narrative scene. Her paintings can stand alone or be grouped together in larger installations.
Davidson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. She has taught at Cornish College of the Arts and The School of Visual Concepts, both in Seattle. Linda has participated in the annual Duwamish Summer Residency since 2012.