Texas-based sculptor Stephen Lee uses steel and mortar as his primary materials because “they let me build intuitively, edit freely and avoid rigidity.” “My sculptures mirror how I see the world: layers of interwoven tensions that make coexistence fragile yet just compatible enough to adapt and keep moving,” said Lee. Artist: Born in 1967 in…
As a child growing up in the Mississippi countryside, Stephen Phillips never imagined that playing in the mud could become a lifelong artistic pursuit. Today, the ceramic artist is known for his refined shapes and thoughtful surface designs, a far cry from the muddy creations of his childhood. Artist: Stephen Phillips was raised in the…
For Mary-Helen Horne, trees embody the essence of nature. Using arbitrary color and semi-abstract forms, the Florida-based printmaker explores the shifting play of shadow, light, growth, and decay found in forest environments. “I’m drawn to the feeling that lingers after time among trees – something steady, yet increasingly at risk,” said Horne. Artist: Horne grew…
Susan Wachler grew up surrounded by gemstones and metalwork in her family’s jewelry business. Yet for decades, she chose a very different path. As a psychotherapist for more than 35 years in Atlanta, Wachler spent her career listening to stories of struggle, connection and resilience. Only later did those experiences find a new form, inspiring…
In her South Carolina studio, Mary Robinson layers colors and shapes on repurposed fabric, old artwork and handmade paper. The imagery in her mixed-media works reflects the cycles and patterns in nature. “I create new objects and compositions from used material as practices both of hope and understanding life in this strange world,” said Robinson.…
If you saw from afar what Shae Bishop creates – cowboy hats and other garments – they might not stop you in your tracks at first. But look closer and you’re sure to be surprised. They’re all made of ceramics – both carefully formed shapes and interlaced ceramic tiles. “I’m interested in the stories told…
Amy Massey says her contemporary ethereal watercolor paintings are like portals, welcoming the viewer to draw inward and rest within their vibrant, meditative essence. Her works also serve as an anchor for intimate reflection, grounding and growth, said the North Carolina painter. Artist: Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Massey received a BFA from Columbus…
William Kolok calls himself an object maker. And a storyteller. “I am driven to sculpt as I have something to say that only I can say,” said the Kentucky artist. Artist: Born in Port Chester, NY, and grew up in Byram, CT, Kolok received a BA in art and art education from Berry College in Rome,…
In North Carolina, Sarah Mosteller uses knitting in an unexpected way – working not with yarn, but with steel wire to create sculptures that focus on the feminine body and identity. Artist: Born and grew up in Mobile, AL. At the College of Charleston, Mosteller majored in studio art and art history. She later headed…
To create her sculptural and flat works, Alabama textile and fiber artist Kami Watson specializes in wet felting – a centuries-old process that is both labor and time intensive. In Watson’s hands, the medium becomes a rich blend of personal narrative, deep-rooted craft and storytelling. Artist: Born in Nacogdoches, TX, Watson grew up in a…