Artist Type: Visual

Easter Egg: “Curiosity Blooms” Curiosity Blooms is a sculpture that brings curiosity to life. On top of the Easter egg is an open book, but instead of words, it holds a living terrarium filled with blooming plants. Flowers climb up the egg’s surface, while an intricate root system is revealed below, creating the illusion that the roots feed the plants above. This project represents how…

Easter Egg: “Put Your Ducks in a Row” nos·tal·gia /nəˈstaljə/ noun A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations  My work explores the theme of nostalgia, drawing inspiration from the simplicity and joy of our youth. Through symbolic items or toys that we all grew up with,…

Easter Egg: “Zoe” The intention behind Zoe was to create a very recognizable image that sends people of any age back to memories from their childhood. Even if you didn’t have a teddy bear yourself, you can recognize the joy in having a stuffed adventuring friend through your most imaginative years. So now there is only one question: Where…

Easter Egg: “Void into the Octopus’ Garden” X Void Art creates bold, surreal work that blends color, chaos, and emotion. Through playful characters and recycled materials, each piece invites curiosity, joy, and connection.  Void Art is a visual artist blending bold color palettes with surreal, pop-influenced characters to create vibrant, thought-provoking pieces. Inspired by street art,…

Easter Egg: “Eggstra Eggcentric Eggspression“ Eggstra Eggcentric Eggspression is a bold, life-size sculpture that transforms a simple egg into a vibrant pop-art interpretation of myself. Through bright locs, a patterned beanie, chunky gold jewelry, and an expressive open mouth, the piece reflects my personal style, cultural identity, and creative voice while radiating the color and energy of the SHOUT! Festiv Playful…

Easter Egg: “The Unraveling” The Unraveling is a sculptural fiber installation inspired by the moment before Alice enters Wonderland—that spark of curiosity where everything begins to shift. At its center, a needle-felted scene offers a quiet world on the edge of discovery, framed by hand-woven elements anchoring the front of the egg. Extending beyond this…

Easter Egg: “And She Grew” And She Grew celebrates curiosity as a powerful seed for growth. Covered in sculpted vines, textured flowers, and hand-painted plants, it represents the beauty that blossoms when we stay curious about the world around us. The design invites people to look closer and imagine the stories each plant tells—encouraging discovery through art.…

!con: “River of Paper” River of Paper highlights the beauty of North Carolina’s freshwater ecosystems, specifically focusing on the delicate complexity of our estuaries. Made from recycled magazines, it is a sustainable, upcycled piece of artwork.  This !con focuses on the Albemarle-Pamlico Sound, the second-largest estuarine system in the United States. It represents the brackish “nursery of the…

!con: ” Curiosity into Harmony” The design for Curiosity into Harmony takes inspiration from tribal Gond art and the national bird of India, the peacock. The design is meant to evoke the strong unity of two birds that blossom from the bottom to the top of the mark as the unity of feathers. The feathers…

!con: “Windows of Curiosity” Windows of Curiosity invites viewers to see themselves—and each other—in every window. By revealing slices of life within a shared structure, it encourages connection, empathy, and conversation. In a world where so many feel isolated, even a small crack in the wall can plant a seed of curiosity. And curiosity, after…