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Artwork copyright Gregory Grenon. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Gregory Grenon. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Without Being Asked, 1997
Gregory Grenon
American (born 1948, died 2022)
Location: Franklin Middle School, Yakima
About the Artwork
Without Being Asked is an example of artist Gregory Grenon's portraits of women. He notes, "The women I paint are human, they make mistakes, they are separate, they are awkward. They are open, they are honest and distinct."
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Yakima School District.
About the Artist
Gregory Grenon (1948-2022) was a Portland, Oregon-based painter. His work focuses on portraiture, exploring female faces, figures, and hands. He notes, "Growing up in an emotional world, I use this emotion of my life in the life of my painting."Grenon was raised in Detroit and lived in Chicago before moving to the West Coast in the late 1970s. His artworks are included in the collections of the Seattle Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Portland Art Museum.
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