Anna Campbell Bliss, Fellow of the American Academy in Rome

Anna Campbell Bliss (1925–2015) was an influential American visual artist and architect based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She held degrees in art history and mathematics from Wellesley College and a master’s in architecture from Harvard University. Her career was marked by a pioneering integration of art, architecture, color theory, mathematics, and early computer technology—she was among the first artists to use computers to generate artwork. Bliss created multidisciplinary, modernist works, including major public commissions such as murals for the Utah State Capitol and the Salt Lake City International Airport. Beyond her art, Bliss played a key role in Utah’s creative community, founding the Contemporary Arts Group and encouraging collaborations between artists and scientists. She wrote extensively on the intersection of science and art and mentored many emerging talents. Anna Campbell Bliss was also recognized as a mentor to architect Jack Smith, further influencing the next generation of designers and artists.

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