Jim McKeon’s recent exhibit highlighted by Duke Chronicle

The Duke Chronicle has published a thought-provoking article about our member artist, Jim McKeon. Written by Katherine Zhong, it highlights several artworks from Jim's recent featured exhibit at 5 Points Gallery, and discusses the deeper meaning inherent to these pieces. While some of Jim's art is lighthearted and playful, some of his other works intentionally focus on more serious issues like racism, the pandemic, and social injustice. Please use the link below to read more:

"Jim McKeon's newest exhibition at 5 Points Gallery explores social injustice and local history"


"Share Croppers and Share Holders" by Jim McKeon



Teddy Devereux featured in NIEHS article

One of our artists, Teddy Devereux, was the subject of a fascinating profile piece by John Yewell, that was published in the December 2021 newsletter of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). This article discusses Teddy's previous career as a research scientist at NIEHS and how she became interested in making fused glass art, while also delving into her artistic process and some of the scientific themes that continue to inspire her fused glass creations. Check out the link below to read more:

"Art and science fused in retired NIEHS researcher’s studio"


Teddy Devereux in her studio. (Photo by John Yewell)