Julie Mehretu
Painter of huge, layered abstracts full of lines and maps.
Their Story
Julie Mehretu is an American artist who was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States as a child. She creates very large abstract paintings layered with lines, marks, and shapes inspired by maps, cities, and architecture. Her work explores movement, history, and how places change over time.
Era
2000s & Today
Field
Painting
Julie Mehretu
Painter of huge, layered abstracts full of lines and maps.
Art · Painting · 2000s & Today · Women in STEM, Black Innovators, Immigrant Innovators
Their Story
Julie Mehretu is an American artist who was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States as a child. She creates very large abstract paintings layered with lines, marks, and shapes inspired by maps, cities, and architecture. Her work explores movement, history, and how places change over time.
Key Innovation
Created monumental layered abstract paintings inspired by maps, cities, and history.
Why It Matters Today
Her work shows students how abstract art can capture the energy and history of busy modern places.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Mehretu
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
