Harold Edwards is an artist best known for his use of geometric and organic shapes with brilliant colors that are assigned based on the Fibonacci sequence. His work can be viewed in private and public collections all over the country, including on public display at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia.
David Riffle is a surrealist artist best known for his exhibitions at the Clay Center for the Arts as well as being the subject of the amazing documentary "Finding David Riffle". His diverse body of work includes both paintings and sculptures, often making use of found objects and subject matter from his own life.
Paula Clendenin is an nationally recognized abstract artist whose subject is deeply influenced by West Virginia. Her work focusing on layers and textures have earned an audiance around the country and her works have found themselves in many collections including that of the Library of Congress.
Gina is an avid collector of women artists and the owner and curator of Stray Dog Antiques in Charleston, West Virginia. Her collection is of national merit due to its focus on, up until recently, neglected women in America visual arts. Herself a woman of impecable taste, Gina is also the reluctant agent for the illusive assemblage artist Cookie Adams.
Daniel Boyd was a filmmaker, graphic novelist, college professor and professional wrestler who was native to West Virginia. Daniel was best known for his films released through TROMA in the 1980s, Chillers and Invasion of the Space Preachers.
Jake Fertig is an artist, filmmaker, activist, and lifelong resident of West Virginia. Jake is best known for his sculpture work using recycled materials, and his trash cinema film Rabidts.
Charlie "Jupiter" Hamilton was an abstract illustration artist who produced work in Charleston about Charleston. Charlie was regionally revered and his work is still sought after by collectors. During the early 2000's there were few businesses in Charleston that did not have his work on display.