Escrava Anastasia Carisa Swenson “what is going on here

“what is going on here

5 inches | Paper Size: 12 x 16 inches

Peter Gronquist’s work has always eschewed easy interpretation–the artist is reticent to pick any one sentiment or statement that might easily summarize his art practice

folklore and his mother’s Costa Rican culture and wife’s Mexican heritage have all played a big part in his work

to create a body of work that is both nostalgic and contemporary

Escrava Anastasia Carisa Swenson “what is going on hereDetails About Oil on wood 8 x 10 in. 2024 Hand cast painted antique frame 21 x 19. 5 x 4 in. (f) Framing included This is Her Story is a narrative series of portraits featuring both mythological and historical women whose fates have become iconic templates for female identity. The experiences of these women become intertwined with those of a modern child, a young girl dressed in white who features in the landscape of each painting. This unique fusion