Artwork copyright Louise Williams. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Readers, 2000

Louise Williams
American (born 1947, died 2004)

Location: Carmichael Middle School, Richland

About the Artwork

Readers is a pastel drawing by late artist Louise Williams. It is inspired by her experiences as an artist, teacher, and mother. It celebrates our interconnectedness and a love of reading. She noted, "Reading has always been very important to me as a pleasurable activity, a way to gain information and understand the world. I know that studying or reading with another is very exciting: this image is modeled on one of my favorite activities."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Richland 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.