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Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Motivation, 1993
Garth Edwards
(American, born 1950, died 2021)
Location: Kent School District, Kent
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The block print Motivation was based on a drawing artist Garth Edwards created spontaneously, and depicts a man dangling a carrot in front of himself. Edwards notes that this piece is "about being self motivated and making your own goals."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Kent 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.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - print |
| Medium | Lino print |
| Dimensions | 9 in x 12 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1994.145.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Kent School District |
| Artwork Location | Kent School District A-300, Student services |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 12033 SE 256th St. Kent, WA 98030 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.371313, -122.179802 |
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