North Carolina’s Jason Lord rarely has a design or object in mind when he starts. Rather, the hyper-interdisciplinary artist begins with a question and “lets it bloom, through process, material exploration and iteration.” “I like to work with what is readily available,” said Lord. “If I wanted to be specific at the risk of sounding…
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…
Doug Pisik brings his engineering background to every piece he creates. His meticulously crafted art boxes and free-form wood sculptures often incorporate numerous contrasting wood species, forming intricate geometric patterns. Some works contain more than a thousand individual pieces seamlessly joined into a single composition – a level of precision the Atlanta wood sculptor considers…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Lee Ko’s earliest artistic influence came from her grandfather, a war veteran who collected traditional Korean ceramics. Sitting beside him as he cleaned and cared for the pieces, Ko listened to stories from his life – moments that left a lasting impression. Today, the North Carolina artist draws inspiration from the quiet beauty and balance…
Anna Gregory uses the inherent beauty of locally sourced woods in her functional and non-functional woodwork. “I have a desire to connect with the natural world through the lens of architectural form and structure,” said the Kentucky sculptor. Artist: Born in Georgetown, KY, Gregory went to the University of Kentucky. In 2008, she received a master’s…