Artists with Offspring Holiday Art Sale in Gowanus, Sunday, Dec. 10th, 11am - 5pm

I am very excited to be a part of this upcoming holiday art sale! Come shop original artwork by Brooklyn parents in Gowanus. Support artists who are making work despite all the challenges that come with raising a kid (in a city and in my case, with no family nearby). I honestly did not expect to be a part of a holiday sale this year because it has been very hard to keep everything going. But then, I got invited by another artist mom (Molly McIntyre @brooklyn_rabbit) who saw my work at my Postpartum Paintings exhibit at Tin Cup and I knew I had to participate.

ARTStephanie EcheNovember 29, 2023holiday, artwork, art sale

Suggested Reading List: Postpartum Paintings

These are some books that informed my recent artwork for Postpartum Paintings and continue to inspire me. I have included them in reverse order of when I read them, as far as I can remember. I spent a lot of time researching books related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood, so I thought this might be helpful to anyone else curious about these topics.

ART, BOOK REVIEW, INSPIRATIONStephanie EcheOctober 12, 2023art shows

Postpartum Paintings at Tin Cup, 10/13-11/12/23, Sunset Park Open Studios

Last year I had a baby. Making work and figuring out who I am as a mother and artist has been difficult and confusing. Come see my latest artwork that materializes my experience. I consider this body of work experiments and I am excited to share what I’ve been up to in the studio!

ARTStephanie EcheSeptember 21, 2023art, art shows, sunset park open studios, open studios

Artwork about Motherhood that's been inspiring me lately

The artwork in my show started with drawings that I made irregularly in a sketchbook I kept in my bedroom. I made them very quickly with a brush pen or whatever writing utensil I had nearby. I found keeping my materials to a minimum, just brush pen and small sketchbook, made it easier to draw. When I had too many art materials I felt very overwhelmed.

ARTStephanie EcheSeptember 21, 2023artwork, postpartum, motherhood

Public Art with Angela Anderson Adams - Ep 29

Angela Anderson Adams has worked as a curator and arts administrator for nearly 40 years and spent half of those directing Arlington Public Art. Under her leadership, Arlington Public Art has grown from being one of the first developer-sponsored programs in the country to an internationally renowned, award-winning public and privately funded program. The program contributes art and design enhancements to most major civic projects undertaken in Arlington County.

PODCASTStephanie EcheAugust 16, 2023podcast, public art, mural artists, interviews, pay artists

July Studio Update: Interlinked at NARS and new ceramic work

This past month I’ve been busy wrapping up a few classes (drawing and ceramics), working on Communer, and enjoying some time in the pool. I live in NYC and it’s the hot and humid season. I’m looking forward to some upcoming trips and an exhibition I am in at NARS Foundation called Interlinked! More information is below.

STUDIO NOTESStephanie EcheJuly 10, 2023ceramics, exhibition

Co/Lateral Exhibit at Art Pawn Opening Reception & Photos

Photos from opening of Co/lateral at Art Pawn exhibition

ARTStephanie EcheJune 23, 2023art exhibition

Intentionally Designing Public Art with Nicole Mueller - Ep 28

In this episode I interview Nicole Mueller. We talk about the process of creating art for public spaces as a full-time artist.

PODCASTStephanie EcheJune 6, 2023podcast, public art, mural artists, interviews, pay artists

Studio Update: You Can't Stay Here Forever Opens Sunday 6/4 at Roots Cafe

ARTStephanie EcheJune 1, 2023art shows

Studio Update: Time/Space Art Talk at Compère Collective on Saturday, May 20th, 2-4pm

Women and (m)others are often expected to give up their time and space in favor of those in their care. Join us for an artist panel featuring the artists/mothers in Time/Space exhibition. We’ll share our inspiration and motivation for making art.

ART, STUDIO NOTESStephanie EcheMay 17, 2023art shows, artist talk

Public Art in Sunset Park Fail: Bush Terminal Park's Made in NY Project Proposal by DCA and Italian artists Ornaghi & Prestinari

Thoughts on the proposed public artwork for Sunset Park’s Made in NY campus at Bush Terminal Park.

PUBLIC ART, PLACEMAKINGStephanie EcheApril 20, 2023art, public art

Weaving Together: Artist Panel with Kimberly Bush, Stephanie Eche, and Traci Johnson - Ep 27

This week we have a live recording of the panel that accompanied the textile exhibition, Belonging. Belonging is a contemporary visual art exhibition highlighting three Brooklyn artists — Kimberly Bush, Traci Johnson, and myself. Each of us creates work with fiber, cloth, thread, and other textiles.

PODCASTStephanie EcheApril 18, 2023podcast, public art, mural artists, interviews, pay artists

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