ABOUT THE ARTIST

Nadia Stieglitz is a self-taught ceramic sculptor whose work explores the intersection of art and nature using the themes of femininity, topography, and spatial philosophy. Her forms are intuitive, providing emotional expression to the sensation of the organic: the human body, a fruiting mushroom, a river as it flows toward the sea. With a particular focus on vessels, Stieglitz works to redefine the boundaries of this object and our conception of space—how we shape, occupy, and consider its potential. Concurrently, these works engage the viewer’s tactile senses, often inciting the desire to touch in order to fully experience their forms, as well as their textures and patterning. This emphasis on external elements compliments her twin interest in internal structures, which carry their own meaning. Growing up in the Alps, Stieglitz was constantly engaged with the natural world through outdoor activities, which taught her to bring the outside in; to consider how she could convey its beneficial impact on her well-being into her interior spaces.

Stieglitz draws attention to presence—the energetic occupation of space. She questions the ways in which she was taught to inhabit the world, as a woman, as an artist, a daughter, and a mother. Just as readily as these roles attempt to structure our perspective and sense of value, her work criticizes exactly such expectations by providing an alternate language of expression, one in which she creates forms with as much consideration as one chooses their words.

In 2022, Stieglitz's dedication and talent were recognized when she was named the Emerging Artist of Artisphere, a highly-regarded art festival in Greenville, SC. She was also selected for Artfields, a respected art competition and festival in South Carolina created by financier and philanthropist Darla Moore, in both 2022 and 2023, further cementing her reputation as a rising artist. These accolades provided her with a broader audience and fostered her artistic growth. Additionally, her work was showcased by the high-end Vendue Hotel. A pivotal moment in her development came when she was chosen as one of eight artists in residence at the Gibbes Museum in Charleston, SC. This opportunity, arising just a year after her initial exhibit at The Dewberry, allowed her to immerse herself in a supportive and creative environment, encouraging further experimentation and exploration.

Stieglitz's work has garnered attention in publications such as Luxe Magazine, Charleston Magazine, Art Seen, and Canvas Rebel, highlighting her unique blend of abstract forms and organic aestheticsIn December 2022, she was a finalist in a pop-up gallery during Art Basel, Miami, further showcasing her work on a prestigious platform. In 2023, she began a prestigious three-year residency at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, studying under renowned artists Del Harrow and Ebitenyefa Baralaye. Her achievements also include participation in the online exhibition "Biosphere," the “South Carolina Festival of Flowers Juried Art Show” at The Arts Center of Greenwood, and various shows in Charleston, SC. Notably, she had her first solo art installation, “Oceanic Drifts: Sculptures from Ashore,” at the Gibbes Museum. Stieglitz's education and exposure were further enhanced when she was awarded a scholarship by the European Cultural Academy to work on an artistic project in Venice for two weeks. In early 2024, she participated in Southeast Contemporary, a distinguished annual group exhibition at The Museum of Arts and Sciences of Macon, Georgia, showcasing four influential contemporary artists from the Southeast.

Currently, Nadia Stieglitz is represented by the George Gallery in Charleston, SC, and Vessels and Sticks, an online platform for ceramicists.

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