Documenting events for the Gibbes Museum consistently introduces us to talented artist. The four walls of the studio are the same, but each artist fills and makes the space their own for their month stay. You get to see their completed works, their works in process, their tools and ask questions. Some artist have collaborative art and invite you to participate. If you look at art and have questions about process, medium and inspiration; keep your eye on the artist schedule. Adults and kids are welcome to stop by, say hello and look around.
Visiting Artists:
Alex Waggoner - painter of the traditional Southern urban landscapes and architecture
Stephen Elliott Webb - Paintings by Abstract Expressionist Artist
Mary Jackson - master Gullah sweetgrass basket weaver and fiber artist
Hirona Matsuda - miniature-scale assemblage sculpture
Carey Morton - sculptor, fabricator, and educator
Francisca Palazuelos - fine artist, printmaker
Julyan Davis - painted the vanishing architecture of the South
Mary May - expert European-style woodcarver and online instructor
Tom Stanley - visual artist and teacher
I get the opportunity to spend a little time with each visiting artist and get a glimpse of what they are exploring during their residency at the Gibbes. I leave inspired, excited about new-to-me mediums and honored to get to see not only final works but the unique flow of creativity behind them.
