Artwork copyright Liza vonRosenstiel. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Room Full of Blues, Date unknown
Liza vonRosenstiel
American (born 1954)
Location: Olympic College, Bremerton
About the Artwork
‘Room Full of Blues’ is a painting by artist Liza vonRosenstiel. It was created during a painting fellowship in Taos, NM. The artist uses rich blue hues and a simple composition to depict and confront her feelings of being adrift and disconnected. She notes, “I didn’t know anyone and went for days without speaking to anyone. I listed to “The Blues” on the radio. I often sat at the window, at night, watching the moon.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Olympic College.
About the Artist
Longtime Washington artist and teacher Liza vonRosenstiel draws imagery and inspiration from animals and the natural world. Her paintings inspire the viewer to imagine their own stories. Her art is also inspired by the news, Indian miniatures, and early Italian painting.Liza vonRosenstiel earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1978. She previously taught at Deep Springs College, an undergraduate institution and working cattle ranch in the desert of California. She now makes her home in Arizona.
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