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Artist Statement:

Drawing is my key to understanding the world I live in. Nothing I see becomes real until the line of my pen has explored it; everything I encounter becomes encased in my handmade marks, whether on paper, wood panels, or directly on objects themselves.

I recreate the environments I inhabit by collecting the pieces of my daily encounters in a wild and quickly changing urban landscape. Through photo documentation or collecting abandoned things, I work to capture the evidence of other people in these landscapes like an archaeologist analyzing a history long gone. I translate my findings into drawings that become monuments and revered objects that reflect the world at that moment. Over time, the thousands of drawings I create become larger and larger immersive works.

My repetitive and obsessive drawing process explores the spaces between 2D and 3D surfaces. Drawn lines become threads that carve, weave, and shape the surface of any object they touch. My works strip away most colors to highlight the textured surface of each piece and mark made.  Drawing sculptures are real objects that are primed white to create a new blank canvas for black-drawn lines and patterns composed of acrylic paint or ink. The final works become interactive black-and-white spaces, with splashes of color, that immerse viewers into a drawn new world.

Illustration Statement:

As an illustrator and printmaker, I love transforming everyday moments into detailed explorations of urban life. My work is rooted in observation and experimentation, inspired by the textures and artifacts I encounter in the city. With each drawing, I aim to layer the familiar with a sense of discovery, using intricate linework to capture the chaotic beauty of cityscapes and the hidden stories within forgotten objects.

In addition to my urban-focused pieces, I create portraits celebrating individuality and character. Whether capturing the resilience of strong women or the quiet moments that define a person’s story, my portraits are imbued with the same attention to detail and narrative depth that shape all my work.

My illustrations have been featured in publications by Harper One and Black Dog & Leventhal, as well as in national exhibitions, including my current show, Size Matters at the More Museum. This professional experience has honed my ability to create visuals that connect with diverse audiences while maintaining a distinct and cohesive artistic voice.

My work lends itself to a range of applications, from editorial storytelling and book covers to installations, collaborative projects, and personal portraits. Its detailed nature creates a sense of immersion, making it ideal for audiences seeking both beauty and depth.

Explore my portfolio below to see how I translate intricate urban narratives and personal stories into captivating visual works. I’m excited about the possibility of collaborating on projects that celebrate the art of storytelling and individuality.

Bio:

Anne Muntges (b. 1982) earned her BFA in Printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2005 and her MFA in Printmaking from the University at Buffalo in 2008. Based in Brooklyn, she focuses on highly detailed drawings, prints, and installations. Her work has been exhibited nationally at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in Manhattan, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, and the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo. Most recently, her work is featured in Monumental Drawing at the More Museum in Gorssel, NL, through Feb 2o25.
Muntges’ art is held in collections such as the California College of the Arts, the Library of Congress, the Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection, and the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Among her numerous accolades, she was awarded the NYFA/NYSCA Fellowship in 2014 and was a Sustainable Arts Finalist in 2021. Since 2010, she has participated in prestigious residencies and fellowships, including the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, BRIC, Guttenberg Arts, the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, and the Monira Foundation Artist Residency.

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