Artwork copyright Ruza Erceg. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Country Homes, Date unknown
Ruza Erceg
(American, born 1898, died 1993)
Location: Ilalko Elementary School, Auburn
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The vibrant painting Country Homes is part of artist Ruza Erceg's body of work that imaginatively depicts rural scenes from her hometown in Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) in Europe. It playfully explores perspective and an abstracted use of color and form.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Auburn School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ruza Erceg (1898-1993) painted colorful, rural scenes based on memories of her homeland in Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) in Europe.
Erceg was born in Yugoslavia and immigrated to the United States in 1922. After settling in Oregon and raising nine children, she began painting in 1961 when she told her daughter "If I have paint brush, I start to make painting." Her graphic designer son bought her painting supplies the same day. She continually experimented and expanded on her technique, and painted into her nineties.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - mixed media |
| Medium | Watercolor paint on paper |
| Dimensions | 16 in x 20 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1993.032.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Oregon, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Auburn School District |
| Artwork Location | Ilalko Elementary School 300 wing, Middle |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 301 Oravetz Place SE Auburn, WA 98092 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.263994, -122.227704 |
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