Artwork copyright Anne Grgich. Photo courtesy of the artist.

The "A", 2001

Anne Grgich
(American, born 1961)

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Federal Way

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

The "A" is a mixed-media painting created by artist Anne Grgich. This piece is part of her body of mixed media artworks incorporating jigsaw puzzle pieces. A self-portrait, this piece represents a moment of personal accomplishment for the artist. She notes, "Because my working methods are very individual, and my techniques and aesthetic are very much self-created and inspired, my feeling that this piece represents a culmination or synthesis of my mixed media 'self-teaching' of the last few years makes me want to recognize this feeling of achievement in the subject of the work itself." Thus, she used a discarded marquee letter "A" to symbolize her success.

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

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Seattle-based artist Anne Grgich is a self-taught artist who creates drawings, paintings, and collages that focus on portraiture and human expression. She often paints and collages over found texts and images, allowing the layers to be seen. Born in Portland, Oregon, she has lived in Seattle since 1987.