Stephanie Howard was born in the Appalachian region of South Carolina and still resides in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her art is inspired and influenced by outsider and folk art, vintage photography and illustration, as well as embroidery and quilting. When working, she often thinks of her materials as fabric and thread instead of pen and paper.
Much of Stephanie Howard's subject matter is derived from observation and exploration of the American South, particularly through the lives of women. Howard synthesizes modern and imagined folklore, incorporating the rich history of regional storytelling and the haunting allure of southern gothic literature.
Her work explores the eternal themes of childhood and enchantment. The viewer often encounters figures that inhabit the liminal space between reality and legend, perpetually suspended in an ethereal realm. Howard's drawings beckon viewers to embark on a journey where the tangible and the mythical are intertwined with intricate details and interwoven patterns.
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