Artwork copyright Linda Kraus-Perez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Linda Kraus-Perez. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Artwork copyright Linda Kraus-Perez. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Dreams, 1995

Linda Kraus-Perez
American (born 1947)

Location: Armin Jahr Elementary, Bremerton

About the Artwork

Dreams is a mixed-media painting by artist Linda Kraus-Perez. It is part of her body of richly detailed abstract paintings. This piece is filled with colorful forms, energetic marks, and textural surfaces. She notes, "Process is an integral part of my work, with each mark determining the placement of each consecutive mark. This process is repetitive, ritualistic and feels very close to an enactment of a feminine activity. For example, embroidery; stitching in marks of color that have come together to create an image."

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

About the Artist

Linda Kraus Perez is a Spokane, Washington-based artist and teacher. She creates abstract paintings that incorporate mixed-media materials. She tauch art at Spokane Falls Community College from 1993 to 2012. She receieved Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Easter Washington University and a Master of Fine Art degree from Claremont Graduate School in 1992.