Photo courtesy of Rebecca Morton
Allora McCullough
is a ceramic and mixed media sculptor living and making art in Saint Louis, MO. She was most recently an Artist in Residence at Craft Alliance in Saint Louis, Missouri until June 2024 when she was forced out through an act of censorship by the administration. She received her MFA in Ceramics from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2015 and her BBA in Economics and Finance from McKendree University in 2010.
Artist Statement:
My art process is a mixture of curiosity, material exploration, and diligent research. I make figurative ceramic sculptures of people, plants, and animals then integrate them with mixed media to create narrative installations. I use my artwork as an attempt to make intangible ideas tangible. Many of my works engage with themes of social issues, painful circumstances, and introspective experiences. I seek to foster conversations around personal and societal growth. I research human psychology, social justice, and world religions to make these concepts relatable and specific. Regardless of the subject matter, the goal is to strengthen connections between people. With compassion and hope for others, I transform spaces into catalysts for conversations necessary to bring about social change.
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“I use ceramic materials and mixed media to create narratives about overcoming challenges and difficulties in life. Ultimately, I am searching for a physical representation of intangible ideas.”