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Anna Nazaretz Radjou
Anna Nazaretz Radjou is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and artist in Arlington, VA. Anna attended Maryland Institute College of Art, where she graduated with honors with a BFA in Illustration. She is Branding Director for the Arlington Artists Alliance, where she served as gallery director and is an active member. Anna is an Artist Pro Tem at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a member of the Torpedo Factory Artists Association, and is a studio artist at Workhouse Arts Center. She is also Creative Director for her award-winning marketing and design agency, J.A. Creative. Anna’s artworks are in many national and international personal collections.
By combining hand embroidery with painting and block printing on fabric, I work to create bright and approachable fiber mixed media artworks pieces that have a contemporary eye-catching twist. Being raised in the Russian-American community of DC, and having also lived abroad, I have been exposed to many different cultures. With these experiences, I developed a distinct interest in observing others, paying special attention to how people reacted to everyday moments, which I recreate in my art. I also incorporate elements inspired by Scandinavian and Slavic folk patterns, symbols, and icons.
 SwayHand embroidery and acrylic on cotton fabric, 9x12” |  Zerepoosh (Armor)Hand embroidery with cotton floss and acrylic on linocut stamped cotton fabric, 12x12" |  Syniy (Blue)Hand embroidery with cotton floss on linocut stamped cotton fabric, 12x12" |  Isolera (Isolate)Hand embroidery with cotton floss and acrylic on recycled cotton fabric, 10x10" |
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