Archives for "Local Artist Spotlight"

Some have called Columbus the Indie Art Capital of the World. Whether or not you agree with that tagline, you have to admit that we are a city home to an amazing array of artists and creatives. Our monthly “Local Artist Spotlight” highlights some of our most talented and interesting artists.

Local Artist Spotlight: Chris Rankin

Local Artist Spotlight: Chris Rankin

2 Walker / August 13, 2010 12:30 pm

Chris Rankin is a local CCAD grad who is leading a double life. By day, he is a Principal at Creative Spot, a local design, marketing and interactive firm. By night, he is an encaustic painter and engaged member of… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Samantha Bennett

Local Artist Spotlight: Samantha Bennett

0 Walker / June 18, 2010 10:00 am

This week’s featured artist on Columbus Underground is Samantha Bennett. Samantha studied fine arts at the Columbus College of Art & Design and then moved away from Columbus for the past 12 years. She has recently returned to find both… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Sharon Dorsey

Local Artist Spotlight: Sharon Dorsey

15 Walker / April 26, 2010 11:00 am

This week’s featured artist on Columbus Underground is Sharon Dorsey. Sharon has blurred the lines between artist, toymaker and crafter and has launched a new venture focusing on the creation of puppets. We caught up with Sharon recently to talk… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Clinton Reno

Local Artist Spotlight: Clinton Reno

9 Walker / April 7, 2010 8:15 am

If you’ve lived in Columbus for more than a month, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve already seen some of Clinton Reno’s artwork around town. Clinton has been contracted to create posters, flyers, tshirts and other screenprinted work for… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Cassandra Troyan

Local Artist Spotlight: Cassandra Troyan

3 Walker / March 11, 2010 2:00 pm

Last month, Cassandra Troyan held a food fight at the ROYGBIV gallery in the Short North. A few weeks later she was spotted shouting into a bullhorn from the rooftop of a building Downtown. While these are not your typical… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Hicks

Local Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Hicks

4 Walker / March 2, 2010 11:00 am

This Saturday, for one night only, the photorealistic paintings of local artist Jonathan Hicks will be featured at Junctionview Studios. After displaying similar shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Jonathan has turned his focus to Columbus for an exhibition… [Read More]