Artwork copyright Garth Edwards. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.

2nd Group, 1991

Garth Edwards
(American, born 1950, died 2021)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Artist Garth Edwards created the stylized print 2nd Group using a linoleum block. He first carved the block to remove any areas he didn't want printed with ink. He then applied ink and a sheet of paper. He pressed the paper onto the block using the smooth back of a spoon, which transferred the ink to the paper. Describing his imagery, Edwards notes, "The group of people in 2nd Group are mysterious. The more I didn't know what was going on in the drawing the more I liked it."

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