Anne Appleby facts for kids

Anne Appleby (born in 1954) is an American artist. She is known for her unique paintings. These paintings often show simple arrangements of colored panels. They are inspired by nature. Anne lives and works in Jefferson City, Montana.

Anne Appleby's Early Life and Learning

Anne Appleby was born in 1954 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She studied art at two different universities. In 1977, she earned her first art degree from the University of Montana. Later, in 1989, she received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute.

Before her time at the Art Institute, Anne spent about fifteen years learning from an Ojibwe Native American elder in Montana. From him, she learned how to carefully observe nature. This patient way of looking at the world greatly influenced her art. Today, Anne Appleby lives in Jefferson City, Montana.

What Kind of Art Does Anne Appleby Make?

Anne Appleby is known for her "color field" and "landscape reductive" paintings. This means her art focuses on large areas of color. She simplifies natural scenes down to their basic colors and shapes. Her paintings often look like simple arrangements of colored canvas panels. The titles of her works are inspired by the natural world around her.

At first glance, her panels might seem to be just one color. But if you look closely, you'll see deep and glowing changes in color. It's like looking at the subtle shifts of light in nature. Even though her paintings are very simple, they feel fresh and unique. It's as if she puts the energy of her ideas directly into the bright colors she uses.

Awards and Art Shows

Anne Appleby's art has been shown in many important places. She has participated in group exhibitions at museums like the Tacoma Art Museum in Washington. Her work has also been displayed at the American Academy in Rome and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

In 1996, she won the SFMoMA SECA Art Award from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. In 1999, she received the Biennial Award from the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation in New York. Her paintings are shown at well-known galleries in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.

Solo Exhibitions

Anne Appleby has had many solo art shows. These are exhibitions where only her work is displayed. Some of her notable solo shows include:

• Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco Art Institute (1989)
• Gallery Paule Anglim, San Francisco, California (1993)
• Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings, Montana (1999)
• Boise Art Museum, Idaho (2000)
• Sassuolo Ducal Palace, Sassulo, Italy (2001)
• Museum Ritter, Waldenbuch, Germany (2010)
• Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon (2013)
• Tacoma Art Museum, Washington (2018)

Where You Can Find Her Art

Anne Appleby's paintings are part of many important museum collections. This means her art is owned by these museums and can be seen by the public. Some of the places where her work is kept include:

• The National Gallery of Art
• Art Institute of Chicago
• Portland Art Museum
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
• Seattle Art Museum
• Tacoma Art Museum
• Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto (Italy)