Artwork copyright Denise Anderson. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Anchor, 1998

Denise Anderson
American (born 1953)

Location: McDermoth Elementary, Aberdeen

About the Artwork

Anchor is a painting by artist Denise Anderson. Featuring an abstracted background, she created the composition by overlapping translucent layers of paint and wax. The central image of the anchor, which contains hints of a human figure, symbolizes our need for stability and connection. She notes, “An anchor provides the security that prevents loss or aimless drifting. The rope festoons the anchor in a way that evokes a sense of jubilation, a celebration of some sort. My hope is that the viewer will make associations relevant to themselves and their lives.”

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

About the Artist

Denise Anderson is a Seattle-based painter. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She studied art in Mexico and Holland.