About the Author

Gerrit Greve, a third-generation Dutch colonial, was born in Indonesia. His family subsequently moved to the Netherlands and later immigrated to the U.S., settling near Chicago. This multicultural exposure during his formative years has shaped both him and his art and informs many aspects of his work. He began drawing extensively under the tutelage of his parents at the age of three and has continued since then. Gerrit is now painting and living in southern California. His artwork is included in important public and private collections both in the U.S. and abroad. Since 1972 he has had numerous gallery and museum exhibitions, including several solo museum shows. Gerrit has been the subject of several television documentaries, including the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Artists in Residence.Gerrit's painting; Northwest Territory was selected for the book, 1001 Paintings, You Must See before You Die, (2007).