Featured in Create! Magazine Issue 51, German artist Julia Obermaier blends memory and materiality in her sculptural series “Ratzefummel.” By meticulously carving familiar erasers and pencils from gemstones, she invites viewers to reflect on the sensory nostalgia of childhood while reconsidering the value and function of everyday objects.

In Create! Magazine Issue 51, multidisciplinary artist Suzanna Scott presents sculptural works that seduce and challenge. Using discarded objects and skin-like textures, Scott’s rage-stitched multiples question how we assign value to bodies and rights in a politically polarized world.

In Create! Magazine’s Land and Longing virtual exhibition, artist Jaclyn Gordyan presents a body of sculptural work rooted in nature and emotional resonance. Working from the forests of Michigan, Gordyan combines natural-found materials with abstract techniques to reflect on our ancestral ties to the Earth. Her contemplative process and evolving practice transform foraged elements into meditative, organic forms that explore human experience through the lens of the natural world.

Natalie Dunham’s studio practice is grounded in process, precision, and a reverence for craftsmanship. Working primarily in three-dimensional material studies composed of accumulated geometric forms, Dunham draws inspiration from the gridded rural landscapes of her childhood in Lancaster, PA. Her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and rediscover the extraordinary within the everyday.

Lisa Wright’s multimedia practice is rooted in resistance, reinvention, and the power of unexpected materials. Raised in Littleton, Colorado, Wright first felt the urgency of storytelling during the Columbine shooting—an experience that continues to inform her politically charged work. From tampons to birthday candles, her unconventional materials speak volumes, disrupting expectations and inviting viewers to reconsider what art can say and how it says it. Through sculpture, photography, printmaking, and collage, Wright crafts striking visual commentaries that provoke thought, spark dialogue, and challenge the dominant narrative.

Reno-based artist Beck Baumann transforms sequins and recycled materials into whimsical sculptures rooted in childhood memories and creative freedom. Her work reimagines discarded objects as vessels of beauty and wonder, radiating color, joy, and unexpected charm.

Claire Partington’s intricately detailed ceramic sculptures reinterpret the myth of the princess through a modern, critical lens—blending baroque aesthetics, fairy tale motifs, and luxury iconography. Based in London, her work challenges expectations of femininity and fantasy while drawing inspiration from art history, social trends, and personal identity. Discover how her ceramic figures embody both magical nostalgia and sharp cultural critique.

Painter Lindsay Mueller transforms her encounters with nature into sculptural works that blend material, memory, and emotion. With surfaces built from plaster and paint, her landscapes reference parks, roadsides, and the layered history of shared spaces. Now featured in Create! Magazine’s Land and Longing virtual exhibition, Mueller’s work asks: how real is this space—and where does it rupture?

Mallory Tolcher is an interdisciplinary artist redefining the visual language of sport. In her series Post Up, she transforms basketball nets into handcrafted lace sculptures—blending strength, softness, and symbolism. Drawing from both athletic and domestic traditions, her work questions the gendered boundaries of athleticism and artistic labor. Through this unique lens, Tolcher invites us to reconsider how femininity and sport intersect.

Vivi Niya Gao's interdisciplinary art delves into the impermanence of "home" and the fluidity of identity, shaped by human interaction and memory. Her sculptures blend architectural elements with performative aspects, inviting transformation and engagement. Read more about how her experiences as a migrant inform her artistic exploration of freedom, adaptability, and resilience in both physical and emotional spaces.

Jessie Weitzel Le Grand crafts sculptural objects from imagined alternate realities, offering glimpses into dimensions with their own rules and logic. Her work, recently exhibited internationally, explores the idea of communication between these worlds and our own. Through playful yet mysterious forms, she invites viewers to engage with the unknown. Read more about her process and inspirations in our latest feature.

Sommer Roman’s art draws us back to our wild, interconnected selves through an exploration of plant, animal, and human forms. Using mundane materials like post-consumer clothing and natural items, Roman creates work that dismantles disconnectedness and embraces the wild feminine. Read more about her recent exhibitions and how her art merges surrealism, craft, and feminism.

Maria Blokhina's Sadaveena collection is a stunning fusion of art and sustainability, featuring handmade fabric plants crafted from discarded textiles. With a focus on eco-conscious design and upcycling, Blokhina's work challenges us to reconsider our relationship with waste and embrace the potential for transformation in everyday materials. Explore how her art not only creates beauty but also fosters a deeper connection to the environment.

Yuya Saito’s art is a reflection of the ever-changing cityscape—where chaos, movement, and fleeting moments converge. Inspired by his roots in skateboarding and street culture, Saito utilizes curved shapes and traditional bentwood techniques to create abstract representations of urban life. His work interweaves architectural structures and city materials, offering a fresh perspective that transcends conventional art history and street culture narratives.

For over 25 years, Sasja Hagens has created dynamic, colorful paintings and sculptures inspired by her deep-rooted maritime heritage. Influenced by her family's naval background and a passion for adventure, her work captures the energy of harbors, the movement of ships, and the limitless possibilities of the sea. From large-scale solo exhibitions to museum collections worldwide, Hagens’ work invites viewers to embark on a visual journey across waves of color and emotion.

Betsy Wild’s sculptural works transform animals into powerful emotional conduits, weaving narratives of connection, memory, and human experience. Drawing from a background in illustration and product design, her clay sculptures embody the delicate balance of relationships through expressive compositions and intricate storytelling. Discover how her work invites viewers to reflect on their own narratives in this feature on Create! Magazine.

Once told she was "ungifted" in art, Shirley Wong’s creative journey took an unexpected turn after a decade-long career in corporate writing. Her latest work, Twisting Words, transforms discarded paper into sculptural landscapes that explore the fragile nature of language, media consumption, and personal transformation. Through meticulously twisted fragments of newspapers, magazines, and journals, Wong invites viewers to reconsider how we interpret and assign meaning in a chaotic world. Read more about her artistic process and inspiration in our latest blog.

Kate Rasmussen, also known as CP KATE, elevates everyday objects with a touch of irony and humor in her sculptural collages. From food molds to historical references, her work combines whimsical pop culture with classical imagery, resulting in a contemporary take on the past. Discover how Kate’s distinctive approach brings levity and creative tension to the art world.

Steph Blondet’s art serves as a powerful form of self-expression and healing. Through textured, sculptural paintings, she explores themes of personal growth, grief, and the societal pressures placed on women. With a background in graphic design and digital marketing, Blondet channels her creativity into works that reflect the highs and lows of the human experience, using color, texture, and form to convey universal messages of resilience and transformation. Read more to learn how she communicates her journey through intuitive art-making.

Franco-Lebanese-American artist Kelly Halabi invites us to witness the profound layers of history, violence, and memory through her striking sculptures. From rock-like forms to bombed building fragments, Halabi’s work speaks to the scars of both personal and collective trauma. With a bold mix of materials and a raw exploration of color and texture, her art transforms destruction into enduring beauty. Read more about how Halabi's creations evoke both a deep past and the complexities of the present.