Strong colors, whimsical shapes, and bold symbolism highlight the abstract works of central Iowa artist, Ingrid Lilligren. An Associate Professor at Iowa State University, Lilligren received her M.F.A. from The Claremont Graduate School and her B.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin. Her fresh California-influenced work provided a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience a taste of the bustling Western art scene.

Image: Ingrid Lilligren, Dee’s Sniffer, 2002, clay, bamboo, and horsehair, 64x32x16 in., courtesy of the artist