Multimedia Freeform

I am an artist, writer, gardener, teacher, and communitarian, based in Asheville since 2008. I’m involved in many creative community projects: founder and member of Street Creature Puppet Collective; on the board of the local Fringe Festival; a volunteer with 12 Baskets Cafe, and more. I try to create things I wish existed everyday.

Nina Kawar is a sculptor whose creative practice explores and aims to push the boundaries of porcelain through the process of carving and delicate forms. The elusive and often fragile sculptures derive from an intrigue with the human condition and healing. Many of her influences stem from psychology, biology, and spirituality.

Multitalented and multidisciplinary artist with 14yrs experience in Arts in Education. I am working on open sourcing STEAM curriculum and my primary focus is on “The Art of Play” where we use polymer clay to create objects that we back and can then scan to be 3D printed or used in virtual environments. “You don’t know until you play” so get busy experimenting and having fun!

'World's Best Tape Artist'- i've been here since '99 & have been selling my Art out of a studio in the RAD for over 25 years. My collectors are worldwide & i am represented by Mary Martin Galleries in my hometown of Charleston.

Broken Glass Artworks has emerged out of my regular love of the art of tattooing and the beauty of glass. I have been a tattooist for over 25 years and been a hobby glass maker as well. I feature my stained glass in my tattoo studio, Man's Ruin Tattoo & Piercing in Asheville, North Carolina. For years I have had clients purchase pieces from me. During the pandemic of 2020 , I wasn't able to tattoo for several months due to lockdown restrictions. In that time glass was my savior mentally and financially. I spent months just creating pieces,mostly glass orchids, to keep my mind and hands busy. So many of my clients were supportive and many started asking for special pieces. With community support I have decided to actually make my hobby into a business. In appreciation, Heather Ruin