the anonima group disbanded in 1971, but the effect of their work has extended into the present through their writing, drawings and paintings. the group's analytical and impersonal view of the creative process was balanced by a profound generosity of spirit which has influenced countless artists over the years; all three artists have had long teaching careers (frank hewitt died in 1992), in which they dedicated themselves to providing art students with a precise understanding of the constructs of optical perception, an invaluable foundation for any artist. their ideas are reflected in the work of many contemporary artists.