Meet Our Artists Part Three 2022
As we approach Furnished for Good, we will be featuring our artists who have created pieces for the upcoming event and auction. This year we are working with 20 local artists selected by our Guest Curators, Damon Reaves and Lawren Alice. All of our artists work with different mediums, have diverse styles, and bring new perspectives through their artwork. This week we are featuring Alexander Medlin II, Christian Rodriguez, Rashidah Salam, and Laura Lyn Stern.
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Alexander Medlin II Alex is an illustrator and aspiring curator from Central New York. A transplant now studying painting at University of the Arts, he believes in utilizing art as language. Through this insight, he is better able to share his thoughts in a way that other methods fail, and as a heart-to-heart exchange between he and the viewer. Follow Alex on Instagram.
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Christian Rodriguez Christian Rodriguez also known as TAMEARTZ is the first Graffiti artist to be featured in the Philadelphia Art Museum for a 3 month showcase. He is also the first Graffiti artist in the world to be associated with Paleo-art and had the chance to paint a Dinosaur graffiti style. This can currently be seen at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, and has been on display for a year. Through that project Christian was interviewed by Animal Planet to talk about his concept and the graffiti influenced on the dinosaur. The name TAMEARTZ is an acronym for TRUE ART MUST EVOLVE. In the past few years Christian has done just that. Follow Christian on Instagram. |
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Rashidah Salam Rashidah Salam was born and raised in Malaysia but now resides in Philadelphia, where she teaches at Drexel University and Jefferson University. She dedicates her success in her art career to her roots, upbringing, culture, tradition, and the influence of her surroundings. Rashidah's earliest exposure in thinking creatively was through beautiful, local handicrafts and learning about the different processes to create the pieces. To further her interest in the visual arts, Rashidah went to art school for her undergraduate degree and went on to learn more about western art, painting and world art history in her master's degree. Follow Rashidah on Instagram. |
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Laura Lyn Stern Laura Lyn Stern is an artist and art educator who resides and maintains a studio in Philadelphia, Pa. Her formal education includes receiving a BFA in Textile Design from Moore College of Art, an MA in Ceramics from Purdue University and an MFA in Ceramic Sculpture from Louisiana State University. Ongoing intensive studies in kiln formed glass at Bullseye Resource Center, Pittsburgh Glass Center and Urban Glass in addition to her natural curiosity fuels a vibrant studio practice. Her teaching career spans 35 years and includes working with middle school students in day school through specific topic adult workshops. Laura's mixed media mosaic artwork focuses on creating unique commissioned residential and commercial installations. Always searching for new ways to express timeless concepts, experimentation with new and unusual materials and processes are her passion and ongoing artistic journey. Follow Laura on Instagram
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