Mixed Media Artist,  Studio 1

Christina Laurel is an installation artist working in paper. Laurel’s installations include: December 2020 - May 2021 “Refugium” Appalachian State University/Turchin Center for the Visual Arts; 2018 Aiken Center for the Arts; 2017 “Paper Worlds” exhibition at Spartanburg Art Museum; 2016 Greenville Technical College/Riverworks Gallery; 2011 Rochester Contemporary, Rochester, NY; and 2011 Red House Arts Center, Syracuse, NY. Laurel’s 2-D art evokes a Japanese aesthetic, including two series exhibited in Greer City Hall, July - October 2020: “Edo Influence” and “Remnants,” as well as her “Survivor” series at the Greer Arts Center’s grand opening, September 2019. Laurel has participated in artist residencies from 2014 - 2017. She is a 2014 grant recipient from Greenville’s Metropolitan Arts Council, and a 2011 Strategic Opportunity Stipend (NYFA/NYSCA) recipient, Rochester, NY.The artist originally studied fashion design at Cornell University, then fine art at the University of Maryland and SUNY Brockport, earning a BS Studio Art in 2009.

Painter,  Studio 2

Marcee Musgrove is an Impressionist, Abstract Artist working with Acrylic medium and sometimes mixed media such as Inks, papers and charcoal. Texture is always incorporated within the creations, pulling you in and wanting to touch and connect to the piece. After yet another practical, she made the decision to take on chance and on her own creativity and become a full time artist. Many teachers and mentors later she is still going strong and loving the joy and challenges of creating one of a kind pieces.

I hope you FEEL the emotions evoked from each piece and something unique within that is just for you.

Painter & Illustrator,  Studio 3

Jennie is an artist and children's book illustrator who works in Asian black ink, colored pencils, watercolors, and acrylic paint. She majored in literature writing in college and is especially interested in fairy tales and poetry. She is also interested in conceptualizing Buddhist Zen and traditional oriental philosophy in her paintings.

When Jennie was young, she really liked reading books and drawing. It was her small happiness. Her parents were Cloisonné artists so she began making little Cloisonné artworks at a young age. Now, Jennie is an initiate of Cloisoo and the owner of Cloisoo USA. She is busy but always tries to keep herself peaceful by going to the mountain and drinking Korean traditional tea. She wants to show small, beautiful things she feels to many children through writing and painting.

Painter, Studio 6

ShAy is a visual artist and poet who stands for justice for all. Her artwork explores black people and the marks they make on the world, how they are respected as people, and the beauty they bring into the world. ShAy has been interested in black art since her journey as an artist began in 2004. She uses her voice, through her paintings for men and women of color in a world that doesn’t share the spectrum of equity or equality across the board.

ShAy’s paintings are very specific to what’s going in the world. She is not interested in just producing a pretty picture, instead wanting to create honest dialogue and emotions. The vulnerability in ShAy’s paintings are always in the eyes; They speak volumes and create uncomfortable emotions. Her process revolves around emotions in the fear of losing another black son in a sometimes unsympathetic world.

ShAy’s work centers on a common theme: black strength and hope. The paintings here represent her ideal of men and women of color fighting for justice, strength, solidarity, and injustice. These images were created while serving her last tour overseas with the United States Army. Her voice while serving is sometimes limited but her paintings give her the freedom to speak her truth. The flow in her content is very upfront and intentional. ShAy chooses to make this type of work because if not her, then who?

Photographer, Studio 7

Blaine Owens was born and raised in Greenville. He is a professional photographer with over 30 years of experience. As a member of the South Carolina Professional Photographer’s Association, he has won multiple awards for both his portrait and his landscape images. He is a recipient of The Masterpiece Award, the highest award presented by the Fujifilm Corporation. Blaine markets his work as wall décor. His work has been purchased by hundreds of homeowners and his images also adorn the walls of  many local businesses, international corporations, and government agencies.

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