Motivation, 1993

Garth Edwards
American (born 1950, died 2021)

Location: Edison Elementary School, Bow

About the Artwork

Motivation is a print by artist Garth Edwards, created by carving away negative space from a linoleum block. 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 Burlington-Edison 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.

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