India Cruse-Griffin, Richmond, IN

Mixed Media Collage Acrylic

Framed: 3.1' x 8.1' (ft)

Professional Mixed Media Collage Artist Earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education, from Ball State University Muncie, Indiana. India’s art is based on her family, community, and the spirit of humanity. Her art is created with a combined collection of Magazines, Fabric, Glue, and acrylic paint. Her Collage style is unmistakably hers. It is spirited, expressive, multi-layered, multi- textural and full of color. India was most recently chosen as Indy Arts Council's Dehaan Artist of Distinction. She created the 2009 Indiana Governor's Art Award and is a part of the permanent art collection at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Art of the Game. She recently was accepted into the Indiana Hoosier Art Salon 101-year exhibition and received a first-time entry award. India is a retired Art Educator of 40 years. She has served as an Indiana Arts Commissioner and many Civic related committees throughout the state. Today you can find India’s art in the permanent and private collections of Museums, Universities, Libraries and Hospitals across the country. She has also had her art showcased several times on HGTV’s Good Bones. India Cruse Griffin is currently a Studio Artist at the Harrison Center for the Arts in Indianapolis, Indiana.