Nancy Graves...
In this work entitled Theme, she uses brightly colored swirls on a light background to speak of things vaguely familiar and wonderful.

Born in Pittsburgh, Massachusetts. One of America's most important painters. B.A., Vassar College; B.F.A and M.F.A.,Yale University School of Art and Architecture. Received Fullbright-Hayes Grant in painting, Paris; Vassar College fellowship; Paris Biennial Grant; Fellowship to American Institute in Rome. Exhibited extensively throughout the world.