2025 Her Art/Their Art

t r A Her THEIR ART

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

BY ANGELA LEXOW

FEBRUARY 21stMARCH 21st, 2025 INTERURBANARTHOUSE.ORG

8001 NEWTON STREET OVERLAND PARK, KS 66204

The mission of the InterUrban ArtHouse (IUAH) is to enrich the cultural and economic vibrancy of the community by creating a place where artists and creative industries can work and prosper in an affordable, sustainable, and inclusive environment.

We do this through our 4 core objectives: 1. To offer a non-profit owned place where artists and creative industries can make and support art in a stable and affordable environment.

2. To fully integrate arts and cultural activities within the community by creating an open atmosphere through engagement, inclusivity and diversity.

3. To promote and facilitate the successful entrepreneurism of the creative industries by sharing resources, building connections and supporting collaborations.

4. To support growth and sustainability of the arts and culture through education and professional and artistic development.

Nettie Zan Curatorial Partner/Centerpiece Awardee I am honored to be presenting the Enby Zine Distro as the Centerpiece for the Her Art/Their Art group exhibition. In years past, I've felt the "they" part of the show needed more support. As a non-binary, femme-presenting person, I've felt at times still invisible even in this space of acknowledgement. As a co-curator with the distinguished and talented Wolfe Brack, I have come to understand the mission of the show more clearly. I was surprised and excited when Wolfe asked me to co-curate the show with him. This is a whole new experience for me!

It was an interesting process to look at the earnest art of so many women and non-binary femme-identifying folks, and difficult to make decisions about which works to show! There were many intersections and layers that went into the considerations. I always am interested in uplifting new artists, so showing new folks was a priority. I put aside works that had shown in previous ArtHouse shows to create space for new work. There were also considerations of balancing identities when making the final selections. During this sequence, there were some submissions of non-black artists submitting work featuring black bodies. This was a really difficult decision. In the end, because this show is about identity, we decided that those works would not be included. For this show, we were interested in artworks where folks were telling their personal stories. This idea guided the rest of the selection process: works that felt resonant with the artist and their statement were prioritized.

To curate a show is to know first what the greater purpose of the show is. I experienced some confusion about the mission of HER ART/THEIR ART because of the title. As a non-binary person, when I see “their art,” I assume it’s talking about me. Reading the call more closely, though, the show call is for women and "non-binary femmes". I am non-binary, but I am not a femme. "Should I even be showing in this exhibition?" I wondered. This language causes me, and other genderqueer folks I’ve spoken with, to feel this show is not for us. Which is, of course, fine. Let us celebrate women and non-binary femmes! So, we discussed how the title might reflect the mission more clearly.

I think it is wonderful in this liberated age of sexuality and gender to continue celebrating women in their uniqueness and experience. We don't have to accommodate every nuanced identity in order to be loving and inclusive still. I daydream that the show change the name to "HER ART" with an accompanying description along these lines, "open to any person who has ever identified as, or was socialized as a woman." This allows the pronouns conversation to exist outside of a show celebrating women. It also allows for transwomen and transmen both to submit. And, still encourages femme-identifying non-binary folks to submit, while providing clarity of purpose for the broader genderqueer community.

I deeply welcome these nuanced and open discussions. The ArtHouse continues to cultivate the kind of welcoming space that nurtures secure conversations on important modern concepts. I am so proud of the selections we made for the show, and grateful to InterUrban ArtHouse for creating opportunities for artists of every level to expand their skills and to show in amazing exhibitions.

AIMEE FRESIA she/her @aimeefresia

I’ve layered my 1980s childhood kitchen with a stool from my grandmother’s house, and used a photo of my great grandmother for inspiration for the face and hairstyle.

Expectations of a woman’s place over the generations made some feel fulfillment, while others felt only despair and a sense of entrapment. Things that started with those previous generations led us to where we are today: more choices, more education, more responsibility and possibly more stress. What all of us do affects the next generation in ways we never expect. I want to be remembered as a woman who made things happen and felt grateful for all I’ve done in my life.

AMMY MCCOLLUM she/her ammymccollumart.net @ammytheartist

My work is intimately tied to the land and the environment. Research about plants and animals specific to my current and past residences has been a crucial part of my practice. The birds, flowers, and critters I saw in my backyard and surrounding forests have always fascinated me, and they have become an important aspect of my work. I believe that they're main characters in their own stories and they lead lives just as compelling and complicated as our own.

My work explores relationships in nature, including both human and non-human forms of natural intelligence.

Northern Spotted Owl Digital Painting on Canvas 12 x 16 $200 Trash Panda Digital Painting on Canvas 8x8 $160

ANGELA LEXOW she/her lexowstudios.com @anglexow The initial layer for Thoughts and Prayers was created on pages of lists of names of people killed DAILY in the U.S. from the U.S. Gun Violence Victim List. This list is updated every day and includes photos of victims when possible. I also listened to Rage Against the Machine, Denzel Curry and Gambino's This is America to add to the anger I feel at our country for continuing to tolerate daily mass shootings and gun violence. The main inspiration came from my 20 year old son's poem below. usa Shots from everywhere Consistently occurring Followed by no change -Mason Lexow

Thoughts & Prayers Mixed Medium 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 $300

ANNA MARTEN

@kc_muralist

This work pays tribute to actualized fantasy by transforming a 35mm snapshot into a dreamscape. The print is pressed between two glass paintings to form one image that connects to personal experiences with love and growth. Highly saturated paint deepens the narrative rather than obscuring it. I want people to believe that fantasy can coexist with real occurrence; because that’s so often how memory is. Things we feel or invent while dreaming exist within memory without fallacy.

Road Trip Snacks Multimedia Illustration 17” w x 21” h x 1” d $375.00

Brittney Carter @Pradakill1

Just a girl who sees beauty in things most don’t notice.

Charlie Wood and charcoal 18" x 22" $900

Cass Kruger (they/she) is an artist whose work explores the connection between the human experience and the natural world.

Using acrylic paint as their primary medium, Kruger combines traditional painting and drawing techniques, often blending realism, stylization, and abstraction.

Their subjects range from flora and fauna to landscapes and portraits, reflecting the intersection of internal experiences—such as identity, mental illness, and emotions—with the external world.

Kruger’s art emphasizes bright colors and playful, childlike marks, inviting viewers to engage with deeper sentiments and narratives.

By embracing both the beauty and chaos of life, Kruger’s work encourages reflection on the interconnectedness of existence, with a focus on both struggles and celebrations.

Reflections in the Garden Acrylic, Graphite on Canvas 18"x24" $350

CASS KRUGER they/she | casskrugerart.com | @casskrugerart

CHRISTIAN DOVE NICOLE she/her christiandovenicole.com @adovenicole21 My creative work uses surrealist, spiritual, and fantastical themes to provoke conversation around identity, belonging, and intersectional experiences. "Delicate" is one dimension of how i interpret the softness of feminine energy. bright, playful, abounding, limitless, and full of the freedom to take flight in your own direction - possibly in an untouchable realm deep in uncharted space. Let this piece spark new ideologies about the value of remaining tender in a world that labels and limits on how femininity "should be" expressed.

Delicate acrylic paint, craft paint, makeup 20in x 30in x 0.5in $2,240.00

CINDY BRENDZEL she/her CindyFabArt.com Pink is often associated with femininity, romance, and sweetness. That is not who I am. But I included the color pink in this piece anyway in an effort to add a level of calming to the chaos. That is me.

It All Makes Sense in the End Textiles 30 x 30 $350

CLARISSA KNIGHTEN rissasartisticdesign.com @rissas.artistic.design

Komorebi [ko-mo-reh-bee]: Wearable Sculpture $2,000

Clarissa Knighten's passion for jewelry artistry blossomed in 2007 when she founded Rissa's Artistic Design. What began as a therapeutic outlet during her struggle with clinical depression has evolved into a thriving business, offering exquisite jewelry pieces for both everyday wear and bold fashion statements.

Clarissa's 19-year career in Corporate America provided a strong foundation for her entrepreneurial success.

Clarissa's mission transcends the realm of design. Her personal journey with depression and bulimia has inspired her to use her platform to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. She is deeply committed to empowering others to transform life's challenges into positive and impactful experiences.

CRISSI RICE

she/her crissicurly@gmail.com @crissitheartist

My work explores identity, connection, and tradition through symbolic figures, shared rituals, and rich textures. “The Dream Walker” portrays a blue figure drifting between dreams and reality, using layered textures to evoke introspection and quiet power. “Hair Love” captures the generational ritual of hair care, highlighting the importance of Black hair as a symbol of cultural pride, resilience, and identity. The detailed textures in curls reflect the rich heritage and personal stories woven into each strand. Through these pieces, I weave together the subconscious, familial bonds, and the tactile experience of heritage, reflecting the beauty that shapes our inner and outer worlds.

“The Dream Walker” Acrylic paint / velvet fabric 24x30in $1500

Hair Love Acrylic paint 36x48in $4,000

DEANNA SKEDEL she/they | @deannaskedel

My collaged eco prints capture knowledge, emotions, and insights. The prints resemble the way stories or recipes pass through time, carrying wisdom across generations.

Through eco printing, ink making, drawing, assembling, and collaging, I create art that both challenges and reflects social expectations. These varied processes allow me to build layers of imagery, requiring time to slow down and notice what each day and process reveals.

Memory has a way of talking to the future.

Framed, Archival Digital print with collage.

36" x 48" NFS

By incorporating found materials—photographs, scraps of paper, stains, and pencil marks—I collage to shape my thoughts, to bring clarity, as though a mirror crafted from seasonal organic elements: maple saplings in spring, goldenrod in autumn. In winter, I turn to healing recipes, using red cabbage that calms hot flashes, thyme for emotional balance, and rosemary for its benefits to mood, memory, pain, anxiety, and sleep.

The cycles of seasons, life phases and all of the various schedules bring essential lessons, shaping our awareness and revealing new opportunities for learning. I see both natural and human-made objects as carriers of their own narratives, each rich with stories. Places, plants, and objects hold an abundance of information, fueling my ongoing research and discovery. My aim is to gather and present these narratives, much like a well-curated recipe.

I consider the work as though they were recipes, passed down through generations, to ground me in the present and call forth the individual I am becoming in this third phase of my life —a figure of instinctual wisdom, intuition, and studying nature for guidance through my life’s transitions.

Through this work, I invite viewers to explore its layers, uncover double meanings, and interpret symbols while reflecting on the etymology and symbolism of each material. My work is both a mirror and a recipe, reflecting my essence and inviting viewers to see and experience themselves within it.

DEBBIE SCOTT WILLIAMS

she/her | @dmswilliams84

This work is a departure from my landscape photography practice. This photo was an image of opportunity taken at Princeton University during the weekend of my 40th class reunion. It symbolizes so many changes to the campus and world since I arrived in 1980.

Good Influence Digital photography 8 x 10 $400

DEXTER GRACE they/she | @dr.3am__art The works included for the exhibition Her Art/ Their Art erupted from a deeply personal space - a sort of cerebral, dream-like state of tranquility, love, and oneness. This is a space I have fought hard to reconnect with, to strengthen, and to channel confidently through years of collecting a vast tool-kit of therapeutic practices and experiences.

My relationship to gender has been as hard fought as my relationship to Self/Source. Many of us must excavate who we are from under the confusion of a crumbling empire of patriarchal dominance. Figuring out how to Be in a body that has been so externally regulated and controlled has taken years of shifting through the rubble to find what glimmers beneath.

May these humble paintings shine light through the cracks in the calcified coating of our collective hearts. May they bring you peace, love, and beauty, as they did me in their awakening.

Pisces Rising 11 x 14 Acrylic $450

Aquarius Sun Acrylic 5x7 $350

EMILY D. HOOKER Hooker is a scientist by training and self-taught fiber artist from Kansas. She draws inspiration from her love of connecting with people and nature. “May" was made with wool yarn and cotton cloth via a technique called ‘punch needle rug hooking.’ The piece, with carefully crafted arches and organic patterns, took shape while Hooker was visiting family in rural Kansas.

May 20x20 wool yarn on cotton cloth $625

EVIE ENGLEZOS they/she | sweetdestructor.com | @sweetdestructor

Gorgoneion #1 Earthenware, nichrome wire, underglaze, glaze, 22k gold luster approx. 13"x 13" $300

Upon entering the Temple of Medusa || Στο Ναό της Μέδουσας Κηδεμόνας Smoke carries scents of honeyed apple, oregano, chastewood, cedar, yew, fennel and sea salt. We stand before you as initiates of the final rites in fearsome Gorgon masks.

Approaching the altar, we remove one anothers' masks, and in succession, drink the ichor of dark wine and venom. Μέδουσα Κηδεμόνας (Medusa Kidemonas) is our Mother Protector. Her eyes are mirrors, allowing us to see ourselves as the Γοργόνειον (Gorgoneion). This is both a reclaiming of Medusa's beauty and a subversion of our own.

FELIZ KEHINDE they/them | @Felizkehinde.art

Scenic Roots #1 Acrylic 16x20 $500 Scenic Roots #2 Acrylic 16x20 $500

Do not underestimate the power of art. In the fight for liberation, it cannot be the sole weapon, but it has always been an essential one. Art has challenged systems of oppression by amplifying silenced voices, making the unseen visible, and giving power to those pushed to the margins.

Art is both a mirror and a beacon. It is a reflection of our strength and a light that illuminates the thread connecting the people of the African diaspora, Palestine, Sudan, Congo, and all other communities resisting oppression. Though our paths may differ, we are united by a shared destination.

Through color, texture, and symbolic imagery, I strive to celebrate our beauty and complexity, reclaim our narratives, and create space in a world that has tried, yet failed, to erase us.

Pende Mask Mixed media 48x48

HANNAH FINNAN she/Ihey | www.hannahfinnan.art @hannahpa1nts

The work I have chosen for this show reflects my journey as a child of immigrants navigating America and how bizarre of an experience that can be. I am interested in the process of enculturation and to what extent I participate in or reject this social phenomenon. I use the setting of the “ weird west” combined with ephemera from the cultures I am a part of to inspire cultural confusion within my works, pushing the absurdity of how difficult it is to find one’s way through an eternally strange landscape. I am Belarussian on my mother’s side and take pride in finding comfort within the language, colors, textiles, and characters such as Babushka Yaga. I am an amalgamation of my experiences and wish to share them with others, make them laugh, think, and explore a different perspective.

The Plow Which Breaks the Earth Oil on Canvas 57" x 45" $1,500

JANELLE CRAWFORD-HINE she/her | janellabee.com | @janellabeestudio

My practice focuses on themes of connectivity, exploring connection to family, self, and the natural world. I am interested in the many ways in which we assign value to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. My work seeks to create space for the viewer to question their preconceived understandings of value and deepen these relationships through joy, wonder, and love. The Star is a call to trust that new growth will happen and ghat the world will provide. The High Priestess asks the viewer to look within and find what they are hiding from their conscious mind.

The Star 11"x14" Linoleum cut $150 The High Priestess 9"x12" linoleum cut $150

JENINE CASSON she/her | jeninecassonart.com | @jeninecassonart

I'm interested in evoking the themes and ideas of feminism using a traditionally feminine art form of embroidery. I draw inspiration from politics, societal expectations, my experiences, and the beautiful, strong women I know.

Rest Gouache and colored pencil

Maura Embroidery thread 8X8 $200

she/her johabisone.com @johahaha

JOHA BISONE

Reclusive Updrafts Acrylic ink + graphite 12x16 inches $425

I enjoy experimenting - playing with contrast, space and movement. Letting go and listening to the intuitive voice in my head. This piece is a part of an ongoing series where only iridescent copper ink and mechanical pencil are used. I like the idea of being limited to just these two mediums and seeing what can come from it. I initially started because I wanted to spice up my pencil drawings and found this ink has a shininess the way the graphite does.

This show brings so much inspiration and joy to me. I love seeing how everyone expresses themselves through their unique eyes and passions. There is a huge sense of camaraderie, community, and power with a room packed full of amazing people and their ART!

KELLY MEINERS, PhD she/her | kellymeiners.art | @kellymeiners.art My artwork serves as a communication method to express emotions otherwise inaccessible because of my brain injury.

Before sustaining brain and multi organ damage from COVID-19, I was a busy mom, physical therapist, college professor and academic department chair. Overnight, this virus damaged my body so severely that 3 years later I’m still homebound and unable to care for myself. The loss of identity accompanied by a new physical and cognitive disability is overwhelming.

My abstract painting helps me process and accept my new place in this world.

When painting, I forget that I am disabled and am instead filled with a profound sense of peace. An empty canvas represents infinite possibilities and opportunities, not my day to day limitations. The showcased works were created at a time where I was able to tolerate light enough to look out a window after previously having light sensitivity so severe that I spent over 2 years in literal darkness.

Mother’s Day Acrylic, Oil Pastel, and Charcoal on Canvas 24x20 $425

Southern Magnolia Acrylic, Oil Pastel, and Charcoal on Canvas 24x24 $350

KENYA HOLLINS she/her | @klvoe

Immersing herself in her artistry, Kenya Hollins creates captivating paintings, captures the essence of the city in murals, expresses her love for art in custom press on nails, and has completely mastered customizing shoes of all sorts.

Culture Appreciation Oil and Acrylic with Liquid Gold 11x15 $400

The Candy Lady Digital Drawing 16"x20" $100

KHYNEESHA EDWARDS

she/her khyneeshaedwards.com @justsayneesh

'The Candy Lady' is an ode to the Black mother figures of my childhood, who can still be found in Black hoods across America, stocked with all my favorite candies and snacks. The OG hustler. The plug before I knew what a plug was.

Throughout my childhood, I spent many weekends hanging with my cousins at our 'Granny's' house on the northeast side of Kansas City. My cousins and I would burst with excitement each time Granny gave us each $5, because we knew exactly where we were going. To see the candy lady. In a big group, we’d walk down the block and around the corner, and suddenly, the world was ours.

This piece was inspired by memories of Tootsie Frooties, hot chips, hot pickles and Now and Laters. With ‘The Candy Lady’, I celebrate my earliest memories of joy, entrepreneurship, Black pride and community.

KY PROCK

they/them www.kyrstenprock.com

The collages I create stem from an idea of transformation. How many times can the same image be revised and how far can it get from the original state? How many times can one image transform or be rearranged? These are the core questions that call to me as I create any body of work. Sifting was created by using two very similar images on both layers, carving out floral forms in order to reveal the architecture underneath. In doing so, it creates a whimsical, fantastical experience of attempting to see through the leaves; giving just enough for the viewer to imagine what is beyond, but not enough to know. Searching for the ability to make the audience pause, these works are my way to gain a sense of agency by curating something that they have to make sense of; to look at and understand.

Sifting Photo Collage 10"W x 7"H $375

LACEY SWIFT

she/her | Lacey-Lewis.com | @laceylewisart My first love in art is people, and my more recent infatuation is with plants and skies. These paintings bring together what is currently disconnected: Us and our world. I've heard it exclaimed how incredible it is that Mayans were so aware of the movements of the heavens, but the more time I spend mindful of the world outside of walls through art and meditation, I understand how it's not surprising at all. Imagine if you relied on the sun and moon for light, if the entire Milky Way was regularly visible, and if your attention wasn't constantly stolen by rings, beeps, and dancing images. How would your awareness expand?

Amanda Oil on Canvas 14" x 11" $1,500

Sam at Sunset Oil on Panel 6" Round $500

LAUREN GOLDMAN she/her laurengoldmancollective.com @lauren_theartdirector

A silver-lining-glass-half-full-eternaloptimist, Lauren is a hopeful but realistic advocate for women and girls.

Lauren’s art is inspired by the people who teach, lead, write, sing and provide a voice to all of us who want to make the world a better place.

As a magazine art director, graphic designer, journalist and photographer for over 25 years, Lauren's a storyteller at heart. Her latest tool - a paint brush - has given way to a world where her beloved mac takes a backseat, even the camera is put aside, and only the colors on the paper tell the story. It is Lauren's hope you will see some of your favorite things come to life.

Pulitzer Skirt 23" x 31" Acrylic Gouache on Paper $180

Goddesses Primitive Hooked Rug 17X29

LESLIE SULLIVAN This piece, titled “Goddesses,” features images of early female sculptures from the Metropolitan Museum of Art alongside the Native American Fog Woman totem.

I started primitive rug hooking one year ago, a craft I was inspired to start by a thoughtful birthday gift from a friend in Massachusetts—a beautiful rug. I turned to online videos to learn the technique, which helped me get started.

I typically use monk’s cloth or rug weave foundation for the backing. I love designing each rug, whether small or large, by gathering images of birds, flowers, trees, or museum art, then creating a template and drawing the design directly onto the fabric.

I work with wool strips, primarily in #6 (3/16-inch) and #8 (1/4-inch) sizes and wool yarn. My go-to yarn is Malabrigo Rasta, which adds a vibrant pop to the finished piece.

LISA ERVIN

she/her | lisaervindesign.com/fine-art | lisaervindesign My mixed-media paintings explore how ordinary forms - delicate flower, a human figure, a dilapidated building - can symbolize the human journey: enduring hardships, experiencing renewal, and evolving into new versions of ourselves. I hope to highlight the balance between acknowledging life's tribulations while maintaining hope and optimism.

My process involves repurposing photographs, magazines, patterned papers, and personal ephemera, layering them onto the canvas. Through successive rounds of painting and sanding I create weathered surfaces and am able to infuse my subjects with meaning. My technique allows me to not only capture their present state but reflects the stories they carry.

In “Transformation” and “Modern Mother”, I use the female form as a symbol of the journey of healing—navigating hardship, shedding expectations, and embracing a more authentic self.

Transformation paper, adhesive, acrylic and oil paint on canvas 16” width x 20” height $525 Modern Mother paper, adhesive, acrylic and oil paint on canvas 16” width x 20” height $525

MARY ANN COONROD she/her

www.artwanted.com/maryanncoonrod @marycoonrod

Collage # 10 mixed media collage 12 in by 12 in $150

My artwork is spontaneous, sometimes taking a long time, sometimes not. Marks, colors and forms are usually not planned but play off one another until the composition speaks to me as something important enough to be called art.

MARY FORD she/her | @h3ll0k1tty77 @

Art is my outlet and my language, it's what i put my energy into. I tell a story of the darkness, and supernatural. The depths of religion and catholicism that runs throughout me and how I came up/ was brought up. I want my art to leave a darkness and mystery.

Death oil 18/24 $200

Smoke Till You Die oil/ airbrush 24 x 48 $300

MEGH WIGGIN she/they | ByMegh.com | @MeghMadeIt The driving force behind this film was my passion for analog photography, harm reduction, and my partner. Using black-and-white 35mm, shooting “recreated nudes,” processing and editing the film by hand were deliberate choices and integral to my artistic process. The pacing—the choice to linger on and study one frame or rush past another—was not pre-calculated, but rather it quickly became a fascinating (and telling) aspect of the work to me.

Influenced by artists like Robert Mapplethorpe, Agnes Varda, Mona Kuhn, Germaine Krull, Imogen Cunningham, and Barbara Hammer, the idea emerged as I was reflecting on my own exposure to HIV, and its profound impact, particularly on the queer community.

Exposure plays on the connections between film, body, and mind, inviting viewers to reflect on their awareness of art, medical, and queer history, as well as the progress we’ve made.

EXPOSURE 35mm film, DSLR Camera 1920x1080

MICAEL ELROD she/her www.micaelelrod.com @micael_elrod

My work is deeply influenced by divine feminine energy found in history, mythology, and spirituality. I especially love the energies of nurturing, protection, and feminine rage. I feel these personally in my daily life through motherhood, through bearing witness to the violence of the world, through the desire to nurture and protect all life on this planet. I feel especially protective of my children, who bear the burden of the future we are creating for them, who I am trying to raise to be empathetic but also aware of the ways in which our connection to each other has been severed by greed, violence, and oppression. My piece for this exhibit is a celebration of my nonbinary child, their weirdness, their gentleness, their precious spirit. They hold a plant as a symbol of nurturing and care for each other and recognizing the unique divinity in each person we encounter.

Piper 45"x60" fabric, oil, dye pastel, thread on canvas $9,000

MOLLY FARRIS she/her @onemorecupfoundation

One More Cup Project is about bringing art education and art supplies to every child across the globe. The healing properties of creativity are undeniable.

One More Cup aims to help bring more awareness to areas in our world that need more access and resources to be able to provide this education and services, starting with elementary schools in Ghana. With art, students will also have new skills they can use to help raise money for their education, which many girls get through unspeakable means.

One More cup Project 1”x1” each Ceramics $30 each mug

NETTIE ZAN they/them nettiezan.com @listenmore

"A Ritual for Nesting" presents an instance of parenting, how we are wrapped in our offspring, the pressure and pleasure.

A Ritual for Nesting 5x5 acrylic $2500

OLIVIA BARBOSA

she/her @olivesartworks

I love being a woman and I love creating art for/about women! I enjoy creating nostalgic scenes & images to allow the young girl within me to see her vision come to life. The young girl I once was is still alive in my mind, now with some of the technical skills needed to backup the imagination!

Two Sisters III When it comes to creating art, the patience gained through the process is Relief and screen print one of my biggest motivators. It is a very meditative practice and it also reminds me that failure does not mean the end. It pushes me to work through failure and by doing so, I’ve learned new things about the process of creating art and how I operate as myself in my own body.

Sleepover Acrylic 8x10 inches NFS

Untitled Ink 11x14 inches $900

PHAE STRONG they/th@templeofmirth they/them

These pieces record a time of grief, disorientation & vibrant exploration. Until these pieces, I was primarily making representational black and grey figurative work.

I then utilized the meditation of exploring color and the droplet shape to settle my mind. I found my practice suspended by the overwhelming political & social violence towards the many facets of the queer community-and by releasing form to color I was able to relieve my problem finding mind.

As I covered the form with intuitive color, I also was exploring the many shades of my identity within this landscape. Titillating curiosity, and thought stopping worry, feeling hidden.

recall graphite & acrylic on wood 6x8” $300 seen graphite & acrylic on wood 6x6” $250

say graphite & acrylic on wood 4x6” NFS

RACHELLE GARDNER-ROE she/her www.gardner-roe.com | Rachellegardnerroe

My work melds my Midwestern rural roots with a multi-media practice including fibers, sculpture and drawing. The intention is to foster a curiosity and love of the natural world through exuberant color and imagery. Often resulting in a maximalist “where’s Waldo” smorgasbord of the natural world, I entice the viewer to keep exploring. This opens the door to conversations around native species, conservation, and caring for the Earth.

The Shower of the Life of Earth: Study No. 1 Hand-dyed Shetland sheep & Huacaya alpaca wools, thread, colored pencil on linenboard 20 x 16" $800

she/her | reganchrismanbomanart.com | @regan_chrismanbomanart

REGAN CHRISMAN-BOMAN In my work, I explore personal narratives through the lens of an invented reality. In this reality I tell stories using panels, cropped imagery, bright colors, and repeating forms which provides a contrast to the difficult underlying themes that are present in my work. Although my work is diaristic in nature, the stories I tell are not unique to myself. My practice has become a space for questioning, unlearning and acknowledging stigmas placed upon myself and others. As someone living in a body and mind that sometimes do not feel like my own, I center my work around the body, mental health, and gender to help cope with this feeling of unknown. I try to create a space for people to feel seen in moments that feel isolating, intimate and secluded but are commonplace for many people. I toggle between asking and answering the question of “is it just me?”

Too Tight Oil and water based monoprint created using offset stencils onto BFK paper, embellished with foil 27 x 41" $300

Partnering Water based white line relief on BFK paper, embellished with foil 10 x 13.5" NFS

Just Right Oil and water based monoprint created using offset stencils onto BFK paper, embellished with foil 27 x 41" $300

ROBIN CASE

Ophelia/Swimming With the Fishes Acrylic on canvas 3 panel triptych combined measurement 36"x78" $4,025

she/her

I am a cross discipline artist working in the mediums of painting, found object assemblage, fiber art, and mosaics.

Of the triptych, "Ophelia/ Swimming With the Fishes", she says, "I chose to use Shakespeare's character of Ophelia to address the overwhelming feeling of despair that women often experience after a significant loss, a humiliation, or violation that leaves them feeling stripped the skin of their agency.

Unable to communicate her pain directly, Ophelia unexpectedly dies off stage, and we are left to speculate as to whether, or not, she had succumbed to that dark feeling, or simply slipped and fell to her death.

As someone who has wrestled with the aftermath of grief and/or traumas, her position resonated with me.

I chose the combined size of these panels to express how all encompassing that feeling can be, and to bring the viewer into the moment."

SARA DEAN she/her saradeandesign.com @saradoesartstuff

This painting is the first in a series concept entitled "Girlhood". As a mother of 4, including 3 daughters, I have found both unexpected delight and disappointment in what it means to experience girlhood.

Disappointment in the unrealistic expectations placed on them, and delight in the period of time when they are blissfully unaware of those expectations.

The painting color story is meant to evoke nostalgia found in an old photograph. It depicts 3 girls who have coordinated their jumps from 3 separate diving boards.

321 Jump!

Acrylic on Canvas 24x30 $1,200

SARAH TAYLOR HINDS

Heart of the Matter Embroidery Thread, Found Objects $150

SHARON REEBER she/her | www.sharonreeber.com | @sharonreeber

All of us have multiple facets and shadows. These works allude to states of meditation and self-reflection and manifest visually what Carl Jung called the “shadow self.” These may be aspects of the personality or psyche that are suppressed because they are not accepted, but they also may be aspects not fully brought into consciousness or expressed.

These shadows may be positive or negative or morally neutral. Part of developing self-awareness is the mandate to explore, with curiosity, all that is hidden within us. Whether that elicits fear, shame, surprise, or delight, it is a necessary and worthwhile challenge that leads to growth.

Something About Bearings watercolor, acrylic, ink, monotypes, and collage on paper 22 x 30 inches $1,200

Divine Gateway Acrylic paint and Shizen paper covered in resin 10" diameter $325.00

SHELLY PINTO

she/her shellypinto.com shellypinto_art

Magenta, silver, and gold Acrylic paint and Shizen paper on birch board panel 14" diameter $550.00

Patterns, colors, and shapes provide links to my history, my environment, and my inner thoughts.

I begin my mixed media paintings by mixing colors, cutting shapes, and overlapping patterns. The process of layering and mixing reveals an inner calm and also a connection to the world. I find that patterns and repetition represent an historical structure and insight into life's interlocking balance. I often see my artwork as a colorful kaleidoscope that I adored as a child.

SMITHA GEORGE she/her | www.smithageorgeart.com | @artzification Nature is the core essence of my portfolio, and I am deeply passionate about expressing it in an organic and meaningful way. Through my work, I hope to foster an appreciation for the subtle yet profound beauty of nature. The process of my work is fairly simple but involves lot of patience and intricate cutting of materials. Natural stones and tiles are cut to the desired dimensions and split into more pieces to reduce the weight on final artwork and create shapes.

Fabrics of nature natural tree skin ,slates 12" x 12" $250.00

Smalti and tiles tile, slate 12" x 12" $250.00

SUSAN CLAFLIN she/her | @m_susan_c

Nesting 13x8 Fiber $80

Creating with fiber has become a calming, meditative process for me. I recently returned from a long solo trip to Europe where I focused on adventures that would recharge my creative spirit: i.e. observing the diverse natural beauty of the various regions, embracing everyday life and rituals in small villages/communities, and escaping the toxic political climate in the US. Nesting is a piece inspired by the beauty of several nests I came across while hiking in the Normandy region of France.

Although each nest was unique, I reflected on the common need for animals to build nests for comfort and survival. I returned to the US from my trip to Europe the first week of November when anxiety about the future of our country and the jet lag I was experiencing was overwhelming. In the wee hours of the morning, I began sorting my fibers and materials and found myself drawn to the natural colors and materials that reminded me of the nests I had observed. I escaped into the calming process of building the nest for several days. The piece, Nesting, is a visual representation of the process that brought me comfort and survival during a stressful period. It is also not lost on me that most nests are built by the female species – we will survive the next four years with the voices of women.

TERESA MASTRO Continuing my interest in the elongated form, both human and animal sculptures. I feel that this form of sculpture lends itself well to various forms of artistic expression. Bright colors bring additional fun and interest. Each form is made from a wire armature, tape, paper clay and sealed with acrylic paint and varnishes. I call it Alberto Giacometti meets pop art.

Blue Man Wire armature, paper clay, acrylic and varnish 8”h, 4”w, 3 1/2”d $100.00

Red Man Wire armature, paper clay, acrylic and varnish 5 3/4” h, 7”w, 5”d $100.00

TERRI POLLACK she/her terripollack.com | @terrikpollack This is Isabell, she is a real person and has a right to bodily autonomy and to make decisions for herself as do the rest of us all. Jessie and her friend in ultramarine blue monochrome.

Jessie and Friend Oil on Linen 24"x20" $725

Issabell Oil on Linen 24"x20" $725