Biography
Dorothy Fratt was an American painter known for her vibrant contributions to the field of Abstract Expressionism. Born on August 10, 1923, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of a photographer and journalist, which perhaps influenced her artistic inclinations. Fratt's education in the arts was comprehensive; she received scholarships to prestigious institutions such as the Mount Vernon College for Women, the Corcoran School of Art, and the art school at The Phillips Collection. She studied under notable artists like Karl Knaths and Nikolai Cikovsky, which helped shape her distinctive non-objective style. Fratt's career began with her first solo exhibition in 1946 at the Washington City Library. She later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she continued to teach and develop her art. Her work is characterized by bold colors and abstract forms, and it has been featured in numerous exhibitions and is held in several prominent collections, including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Tucson Museum of Art. In recognition of her artistic achievements, she was awarded the Arizona Governor's Artist of the Year Award in 2000. Dorothy Fratt passed away on July 7, 2017, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and influence in American abstract art.
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Biography
Dorothy Fratt was an American painter known for her vibrant contributions to the field of Abstract Expressionism. Born on August 10, 1923, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of a photographer and journalist, which perhaps influenced her artistic inclinations. Fratt's education in the arts was comprehensive; she received scholarships to prestigious institutions such as the Mount Vernon College for Women, the Corcoran School of Art, and the art school at The Phillips Collection. She studied under notable artists like Karl Knaths and Nikolai Cikovsky, which helped shape her distinctive non-objective style. Fratt's career began with her first solo exhibition in 1946 at the Washington City Library. She later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she continued to teach and develop her art. Her work is characterized by bold colors and abstract forms, and it has been featured in numerous exhibitions and is held in several prominent collections, including the Phoenix Art Museum and the Tucson Museum of Art. In recognition of her artistic achievements, she was awarded the Arizona Governor's Artist of the Year Award in 2000. Dorothy Fratt passed away on July 7, 2017, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and influence in American abstract art.
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