Artwork copyright Joan Stuart Ross. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Wintering VIII, 1985
Joan Stuart Ross
American (born 1942)
Location: Public Health Laboratories, Shoreline
About the Artwork
Wintering VIII is a layered abstract painting by artist Joan Stuart Ross comprised of expressive marks and vibrant colors. She notes that the title "conjures up thoughts about where one might like to be when one is wintering -- perhaps in the tropics or in an imaginary world."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Health.
About the Artist
Seattle-based artist Joan Stuart Ross creates two-dimensional artworks that combine encaustic (made using melted wax), painting, printmaking, and collage techniques. Experimenting with process and repetition, Ross creates layered visual narratives that explore natural forms and personal symbols.Ross earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College, and Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Iowa.
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