Anna Nazaretz Radjou is a mixed media fiber artist and graphic designer based in Arlington, VA. She holds a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has exhibited widely across the East Coast. Her bold, textured works combine hand-dyed fabric, printmaking, painting, and hand embroidery to explore themes of identity, connection, and self-empowerment. In addition to being a resident artist at the Workhouse Arts Center, she is a Artist Pro Tem at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and is active with the Arlington Artists Alliance where she serves as Branding Director.
Artist Statement
My work blends fiber, illustration, and design into vibrant, hand-stitched compositions that balance playfulness with depth. Influenced by early exposure to global textiles and the bold aesthetics of the 1970s and 80s, I combine many different media with fabric and embroidery to create richly layered surfaces. Rooted in questions of cultural identity and belonging, my art often explores the in-between spaces of personal history. I hope viewers are drawn in by color and pattern, then invited to pause, reflect, and find intimacy in each thread.
Gallery & Membership Affiliations
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Resident Artist Studios 5 (#505), Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
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Artist Pro Tem (Studio #9) at the Torpedo Factory Art Center; Alexandria VA
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Branding Director, Arlington Artists Alliance; Arlington VA
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Member, Torpedo Factory Artists Association; Alexandria VA
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Committee Member, Van Landingham Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria VA
Select Awards
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Art in Transit Program Featured Artist, Rosslyn BID + WMATA Rosslyn Metro Station
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Best in Show for Sway, May Flowers Show, Van Landingham Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center
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I Voted Arlington County Sticker Design Contest 1st Runner Up Finalist
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Graphic Design Hermes Creative Awards
Art Studio
Visit Anna's studio, #505, at the historic Workhouse Arts Center, which hosts events, exhibitions, workshops and performances each year.
Studios 5
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA
Open
Wednesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Awarded!
Honorable Mention for Дух/Dukh (Spirit)
15th Annual International Juried Exhibition - Belonging at A.D. Gallery at University of North Carolina Pembroke
Awarded by juror Annah Lee
Exhibition Dates:
February 12-March 6, 2026