Phyllis Kohring Fannin
About the Artwork
Pining 1, 2, 3
Engraving and hand coloring on paper
Fannin’s series Pining 1, 2, 3 celebrates the forest as a source of solace, reflection, and understanding of life’s cycles. The calm and ever-changing rhythms of nature offer a language beyond words, bridging cultural and conceptual boundaries. By isolating natural segments of reality in these tree portraits, Fannin creates metaphors for the resilience of the human spirit in facing the challenges and conflicts inherent in the passage of time. The glorification of these natural treasures invites contemplation and offers viewers a moment to reflect on their own human journey.
Location: This artwork series is located at Akron City Hospital, Plastics.
About the Artist
Phyllis Kohring Fannin is a printmaker and painter whose work explores the emotional rhythms of life through nature and experimental processes. A retired art educator with experience teaching at both collegiate and high school levels, she earned her degree from Mount Union College and a Masters in Studio Painting from Kent State University. Fannin has also taught alternative and nontraditional printmaking part-time at the Cleveland Institute of Art for decades. Her work often incorporates temporary print matrices and experimental techniques, reflecting her ongoing pursuit of the emotional and psychological dimensions of human experience. She has received numerous awards and grants, including a print residency in Dresden, Germany, and her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally, as well as in corporate and private collections. To learn more visit the artists website.