Annette Lemieux: Exploring Absence and Confronting Conflict Annette Lemieux (born 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia) stands as a singular figure within the landscape of American conceptual art—a testament to resilience and unwavering artistic conviction. Her journey began amidst the backdrop of military service, witnessing firsthand the profound impact of conflict on human experience, an influence that would permeate her oeuvre and propel her toward groundbreaking explorations of visual language and psychological depth. Born into a family rooted in naval tradition, Lemieux’s formative years were sh…