Artwork copyright Louise Williams. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The Landscape Painter Must Walk the Fields, 1994

Louise Williams
American (born 1947, died 2004)

Location: Beaver Lake Middle School, Issaquah

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The Landscape Painter Must Walk the Fields is part of late artist Louise Williams' "Africa Series." This body of work combines photocopied news images with drawn and painted elements. Her themes and imagery celebrate compassion, creativity, and interconnectedness. She noted that this work "looks gratefully at the fact of our ability to reach one another. In these images I seek to express and amplify experiences of unity."

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

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.

ARTWORK DETAILS
Material CategoryWork on paper - mixed media
MediumMixed media on paper
Dimensions22 in x 30 in
ID NumberWSAC1995.349.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist LocationWashington, United States
Location Information
Agency
Artwork LocationBeaver Lake Middle School
Library, Conference room
WA CountyKing
PlacementInterior
Site TypePublic School
Address25025 SE 32nd St.
Issaquah, WA 98027
Geo. Coordinates47.580222, -122.005927
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