About Me
Anna Gaseitsiwe is a 3D artist born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan who now lives and works in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She creates her life-like paper botanical sculptures using a variety of paper materials and colors them using watercolors, pastels, pencils, alcohol ink and natural dyes. Anna finds inspiration for her work through her love of and exploration in nature.
Throughout spring and summer, you will find Anna strolling through her St. Anthony Park neighborhood, stopping in neighbors’ gardens to study the intricacies and natural imperfections of their blooms. In her effort to craft hyper-realistic flowers and plants, incorporating these delicate nuances are an essential component of tricking the eye. To achieve this, Anna’s sculptures require selecting the right combination of paper textures followed by hours of carefully coloring, cutting, and assembling the pieces.
Anna began her formal education at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, however switched her focus to Criminal Justice/Criminology, a field in which she worked for 12 years. Eventually Anna re-discovered her passion for the arts and left her career to pursue this passion full-time. Anna is also the co-founder of Studios Moss, a creative design and art installation service creating large scale artworks throughout the Twin Cities area.
Photo Credit: St. Paul Photo Co.