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

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

Ice, 1995

Linda Kraus-Perez
American (born 1947)

Location: Yacolt Elementary, Yacolt

About the Artwork

Artist Linda Kraus-Perez created the painting Ice by layering painted surfaces with textured caulk and encaustic wax. She notes that this technique requires experimentation, and being open to accidents and risk. The linear patterns and structure of this piece reference European medieval manuscripts (approximately 450-1450), Islamic architecture, and calligraphy. She describes the surface as "embellished with fragile and detailed marks reminiscent of the ancient marks of language."

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground Public Schools.

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.