Artwork copyright Liza vonRosenstiel. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Sitting in Limbo, 1985
Liza vonRosenstiel
American (born 1954)
Location: Sultan High School, Sultan
About the Artwork
Sitting in Limbo is a self-portrait by artist Liza vonRosenstiel. She depicts herself seated with a lucky baseball cap she wears while painting. She describes limbo as “that time when you’re trying to make a decision and your mind is going in a million directions and suggesting every option in the world plus some.”
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Sultan School District.
About the Artist
Longtime Washington artist and teacher Liza vonRosenstiel draws imagery and inspiration from animals and the natural world. Her paintings inspire the viewer to imagine their own stories. Her art is also inspired by the news, Indian miniatures, and early Italian painting.Liza vonRosenstiel earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1978. She previously taught at Deep Springs College, an undergraduate institution and working cattle ranch in the desert of California. She now makes her home in Arizona.
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