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Title: Doubled Stewart's Sticks.
Creator: Nakashima, Tom, 1941-
Abstract / Description: Nakashima uses vitreographic printmaking techniques to reproduce a digital photomontage. The square sections have been rearranged, scanned, and then embellished with additional marks. There is a clear indication of the natural environment influencing this piece. Subjects including people, birds, branches, and other natural elements, are visible within the collaged segments.
Identifier: 2014.0002.0048
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Orange Chestnut.
Creator: Loewer, Peter, 1934-
Abstract / Description: Peter Loewer is a writer and botanical artist. Within his lifetime, Loewer has created a series of works titled “Botanical Wanderings”. Orange Chestnut is one of the ten prints he has included in this edition. The focus of this composition is a chestnut with tendrils branching out towards the edge of the page. The result is an orange tinted composition with a masterfully drawn subject within.
Identifier: 2020.0001.0041
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Pilchuck Summer.
Creator: Alps, Glen, 1914-1996
Abstract / Description: Glen Alps is an American printmaker and sculptor. Alps made several innovative contributions in the printmaking field, including the development of the collagraph. Pilchuck Summer depicts a variety of figurative birds assembled in an energetic atmosphere. Alps amplifies the scene with a black border surrounding the picture plane, elevating the presence of the vivid color palette used.
Identifier: 2020.0001.0001
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Swarm.
Creator: Chase, Louisa, 1951-2016
Abstract / Description: Chase is a Panama-born artist who eventually made her way to the New York City art scene in 1995, and soon became a part of a mini-movement referred to as “New Image Painting”. Within this piece, Chase presents what seems to be a dense grouping of flying insects, perhaps bees or wasps, depicted with gestural marks.
Identifier: 2014.0002.0012
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Water Orchid.
Creator: Grosch, Laura, 1945-
Abstract / Description: Laura Grosch is an American artist who is influenced by the natural world. Within the scene, Grosch illustrates a bird and a delicate orchid. Through the brilliant usage of contrasting colors, the positive and negative spaces highlight the qualities of the flora and fauna.
Identifier: 2014.0002.0030
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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