Originating from New Orleans, Louisiana, Tyler RenéAngelo is a multi-disciplinary artist with a background in sculpting and graphic design. Creating out of survival and escape growing up in extremely low income and his skills were then cultivated at Watkins College of Art through the raw talent scholarship. RenéAngelo's artistic journey has been one of constant evolution, transitioning from the realm of furniture design to the creation of contemporary sculptures and visual art that cleverly masquerades as furniture.
His Work has been exhibited as David Lusk Gallery, Nashville and Zeitgeist Gallery Nashville, with two upcoming exhibits in Frist Museum of art, and Tinney Contemporary.
RenéAngelo's distinctive style can be described as "sensual brutalism," a fusion of raw and refined materials that entices the senses. Shapes that help him process trauma and remember fond moments of childhood. Utilizing elements such as volcanic ash, limestone, sand, marble, and curved metals, the result is a collection of contemporary sculptures that blur the boundaries between art and function, inviting viewers to explore the interplay between form and utility. Each piece exudes an inherent elegance while retaining a raw, primal essence.
As a Black artist, RenéAngelo pushes the boundaries of what is traditionally considered "Black art," challenging stereotypes and expanding the discourse surrounding identity and creativity.
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Shane Spickard (Sweaty Glass) has been working glass since 2019. He attended the Appalachian Center for Craft located in Smithville Tennessee from 2019 to 2021. There he studied under Curtis Brock and had the opportunity to work with some amazing artists.
His work incorporates an Italian style of glassblowing known as Cane work or Filigrana, a technique going back to the 3rd Century BC. Because of his technique and influence, his work tends to be colorful often experimenting with various opaque and complementary colors.