Teddy Devereux

King Godwin featured on WRAL Tar Heel Traveler

Teddy Devereux–King Godwin–

The amazing multi-layered art of autistic artist and gallery member, King Godwin, was recently documented in a video by the Tar Heel Traveler for WRAL.com. The Tar Heel Traveler, also known as journalist Scott Mason, travels all around North Carolina to report on the most unique and interesting people and places in our state. This video gives an up-close look at King working on some of his pieces, and explains how he came to be an artist, as well as some of the deeper meaning behind the numbers that adorn all of King's colorful and highly personal creations. Please check out the video linked below to learn more about King!

"WRAL Tar Heel Traveler : King Godwin, Autistic Artist"


King Godwin in his studio. (Courtesy of Tar Heel Traveler)

Yuko Taylor featured on WRAL Tar Heel Traveler

Teddy Devereux–Yuko Nogami Taylor–

Our member artist, Yuko Nogami Taylor, was recently featured in a wonderful video piece by the Tar Heel Traveler for WRAL.com. The Tar Heel Traveler, also known as journalist Scott Mason, travels all around North Carolina to report on the most unique and interesting people and places in our state. His piece on Yuko reveals some of the extensive technique that she uses in creating her traditional Japanese paintings, and discusses some of the cultural inspirations that have influenced Yuko's work since she moved from Japan to the US. Please check out the video linked below to learn more about Yuko!

"WRAL Tar Heel Traveler : Yuko Art"


Yuko Taylor in her studio. (Courtesy of Tar Heel Traveler)

Jim McKeon’s recent exhibit highlighted by Duke Chronicle

Teddy Devereux–Jim McKeon–

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

Teddy Devereux–Teddy Devereux–

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)