"What I'm Working on Now"
When Your Work Demands You Literally Go With the Flow
If you look at a trumpet, you’ll notice it only has three valves. For those who don’t play the trumpet, that can be a…
Former Physics Professor Observes No Collision Between Art and Science
Physicist Barry Rhodes has been making functional art from earthy particles for 45 years — almost twice as long as he worked for the…
A Stitch in Time Saves Art for Future Generations
Erin Castellan was exposed to the full spectrum of textile art by her mother, “who was involved in natural dyeing, spinning, knitting, quilting, [and…
Sitting Down on the Job
“With chairs, there are just so many ways to address issues and challenges — structural, aesthetic, and ergonomic. It’s a great playground for creativity,”…
Where There’s Wood, There’s a Way
When José Pablo Barreda comes upon a broken chair set on a curb, he stops his car and pulls over. Where others see trash,…
Fifty Cents Says You’re on the Right Side of the Tracks
Three-dozen creatives in almost as many genres call Trackside Studios their artistic home. All of them have to work shifts in the gallery as…
How Beautiful is the Little Dog That Inspires a Massive Mural?
You’ve seen her before, the giant version, in a cosmic blue mural on the side of Cotton Mill Studios: Qué Linda! Open the door…
No Method is More Effective Than Your Latest Mood
“Sometimes I dance when I paint, and some days I am very personal and I put that feeling onto canvas,” reveals Waynesville artist Sun…
You Can’t Drink Tea From a Graffiti Wall or an Ancient Statue
Brock Flamion first explored the dichotomy between aestheticism and functionality while pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art at the University of Southern Indiana….
Therapist Jumped Head First Into Art
“Skulls are what we all are underneath — a universal human equalizer and common denominator,” says artist Kim Nelson. Her fanciful skull-themed pieces, painted…
