Artist Type: Visual

Easter Egg: “All Eyes on You” Based out of Charlotte since 2019, Brian is a mixed media artist specializing in large scale murals and lettering for businesses. He uses a blend of spray paint and acrylic mediums to create deep textures and glowing atmospheres that counter abstract 3D elements in an aesthetic way. Deeply inspired…

International Interactive Art Installation “Los Trompos” Hector EsraweEsrawe is the founder of the cross-disciplinary design firm Esrawe Studio that develops furniture and interior design solutions for commercial spaces. He is inspired by traditional Latin American design, architecture and folk art, and his works are playful, sometimes humorous, and organic. Ignacio CadenaCadena is owner and creative…

Interactive Art Installation: “Hive Mind” Ian Wegener believes that every artist is reflected in the work they create—the hours devoted to craft, the drive to persist, and the desire to share their vision with the world. His practice is rooted in storytelling, drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of the natural world while expressing a style…

Interactive Art Installation: “STARGATE” Jay Tettamanti is the award-winning creative mind behind CHALK RIVER LABS, a Melbourne-based studio specialising in projection sculptures that tour to light and art festivals around the world. His works merge sculpture, projection, and sound into immersive experiences that invite audiences to explore and connect. Touring internationally, Jay’s artworks have featured…

Interactive Art Installation: “Welcome Voices” Tara Spil is a painter and sculptor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. After receiving her Bachelors in Fine Art from Western Carolina University, she developed a career in nonprofit and a passion for community. Through bold colors, brushstrokes, and public works, she studies light, space in time, and community. Her…

Interactive Art Installation: “Symbolic Peace” “Liquid PXL,” led by Abram Santa Cruz, is based out of Los Angeles. They are a collective of artists, engineers, and kindred spirits on a mission to craft exhilarating and expansive interactive art installations. Their creative endeavors delve into the fascinating intersection of geometry and art, seamlessly intertwining to evoke…

Interactive Art Installation: “Kaleid-Escape” Rebecca Lipps and Caleb Dickerson are innovators in the realm of interactive projection installations. Rebecca, an artist and educator, is known for crafting immersive experiences. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University and a Master of Fine Arts from Winthrop University, where she specialized in video installation. Since 2019,…

Interactive Art Installation: “Tumbling Textures“ Claire Kiester is a fiber artist, printmaker and public artist from Chapel Hill, NC. She completed her BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and now resides in Charlotte, NC. She uses fiber and crochet techniques to transform and activate interior and exterior space. She aims to…

Jeff Cason is a designer for spectaculars and immersive exhibits. With nearly two decades of experience, he has designed 70+ projects for large-scale spectaculars, immersive museum experiences, festivals, theatre, and installations across the country. 

Doyle Bussey is an engineer and lifelong problem solver whose curiosity drives his creative work. A photographer, traveler, husband, burner, friend, and sculptor, he brings a maker’s mindset to every project. He is passionate about building, experimenting, and exploring new materials and techniques. Doyle primarily works with recycled and repurposed materials, transforming discarded objects into…