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Nicole LeGrow's Bio
Nicole LeGrow is an artist living and working in Huntington, West Virginia, who creates multidisciplinary artworks including ceramics, painting, drawing, collage, video, printmaking, and sculpture. Nicole graduated from Marshall University with a BFA in Studio Arts. She has exhibited her work in multiple shows including the Stifel Fine Arts Center's "Earth and Fire" National Juried Ceramics Art Exhibition in Wheeling, WV, showing her ceramic sculpture, "Graffiti on Brick". Nicole draws much of her inspiration from her love of art history, exploring many different techniques and styles used throughout time, as well as being inspired by non-traditional forms of art, such as graffiti and traditional tattoos. She enjoys creating works that explore and combine the traditional “high” art and “low” art styles, using conventional forms of high art, like ceramics, painting, and sculpture to depict low art style imagery. She has worked on a media campaign with the esteemed Blenko Glass by creating a sculpture used on their websites and social medias. Nicole has been featured in multiple art magazines, such as 53rd issue of Observica, 6th issue of Novum, and 52nd issue of Artistonish.
Artist Statement:
As a born and raised Appalachian, I have grown a fondness for the more gritty, handmade, and folksy spirit of the region. Being Appalachian, at its core, is about having a fighting spirit, making your voice be heard no matter what, learning to be loud and proud of who you are and where you came from. I strive to carry that resistant and defiant attitude though my practice, and my work, using taboo topics and harsh criticisms to shed light on injustice or marginalized communities who are often forgotten about. I do not want my work to just be a pretty picture that means nothing and collects dust on a wall. Most of all, I want to create a dialogue with my viewers about how they chose to interact with the world and other people. My artistic approach is one of blending the high-art techniques of ceramics with the raw, gritty aesthetic of graffiti, traditional tattoos, and folk art, resulting in a fusion that continually strives to redefine conventional narratives within the art world. In my work, I wish to create thought provoking sentinels, which toe the line between serious reflection and humorous insight, which challenge my audience to question the boundaries we place between the sacred and the mundane. My work serves as a canvas where the traditional and the contemporary meet. I like to invite my viewers into a space where the boundaries of artistic categories blur, encouraging a reflection on the ways in which art can simultaneously inform and disrupt societal norms. I choose to draw inspiration from a diverse array of sources—ranging from literature and pop culture to art history and archeological artifacts. In a world where art often finds itself categorized and compartmentalized, I like to challenge these boundaries, exploring how art interacts with politics and society at large.
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Nicole LeGrow
304-563-2684
legrow4@marshall.edu
@http.nicolelegrow
EDUCATION
2024
BFA in Visual Arts, studio art emphasis, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
AWARDS
2024
2nd Place winner in Marshall University Foundations Exhibition, Running out of Time
2021
1st place and West Virginia’s Best in Show, WV Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest
2021
3rd Place winner in Marshall University Black History Month Poster Contest
EXHIBITIONS
2026 Earth and Fire, Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, National Juried Exhibition, Wheeling, WV
2026 Intercollegiate Ceramics Exhibition, Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, National Juried Exhibition, Wheeling, WV
2026 Rooted in Power: Place, People, and Possibility, MU Libraries Spring Art Exhibition, Drinko Library, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
2026 15th Annuel National Juried Exhibition, Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery, Visual Arts Center, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, Juried by Erika B. Hess
2025 Solitary Dismemberment, Senior Capstone Exhibition collaborative show, “Inhabitants”, Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery, Visual Arts Center, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2025 Huntington Art Walk, Heritage Station, Vendor and Featured Artist, Huntington WV
2025 Altered Perspectives, Pneumatic Art Gallery, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2025 Intercollegiate Exhibition, Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, National Juried Exhibition, Wheeling, WV
2024 Minutes Made 2, West Virginia Building, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2024 Exposed, Online Juried Exhibition, show sponsored by Exhibizone and Biafarin
2024 Enigma 390 Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery, Visual Arts Center, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2023 38thb Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Birke Art Gallery, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, Juried by Michael Stillion
2023 Iconography of Mary, Pneumatic Art Gallery, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2023 Running out of Time, Birke Art Gallery, School of Art and Design, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2023 Minutes Made, Penthouse of the West Virginia Building, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
2021 Congressional Youth Art Competition Exhibition, Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV
2021 Junior Federal Duck Stamp Competition Exhibition, Traveling Exhibition, Washington, D.C., Decatur, AL
Publications
2024
"Novum Artis - The New Artistic" Magazine Issue 006
2024
Artistonish Magazine, Contemporary art magazine. - 52nd Issue, November 2024
WORK HISTORY
2021-Present
Freelance Artist/Illustrator
2025
Empty Bowls, Fighting Hunger Food Bank volunteer worker
2024
Empty Bowls, Fighting Hunger Food Bank volunteer worker
SOFT SKILLS
Visual Communication
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Work Ethic
Creative conceptualization
Adaptability and versatility in artistic styles
Innovation and Experimentation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Painting (Oil/Acrylic)
Video Production/ Video Editing
3D Modeling and Animation/ Motion Graphics
Drawing/ Sketching
Graphic Design/Digital Art
Sculpture
Printmaking (Linocut/ Intaglio/ Screenprinting)
Ceramics (Hand building, Wheel throwing/ Slip casting/ Glaze Processes)
Fiber Arts
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