Interdisciplinary expressions: portraits of Stephanie McGovern

Stephanie McGovern is an interdisciplinary artist working in sculpture, textiles, video, sound, painting, and performance. Her studio work is a blend of various media, where the tactile nature of textiles intertwines with found objects and photography. This series of portraits explores her work in the studio as well as the gallery.

At McGovern's gallery show, her work is presented in its final form, and she's placed next to it with an expected separation between artist and work. But in the quiet of her studio, the portraits create a dialogue between herself and her sculptures, inviting viewers to step into her world. Integrating her body with the work emphasizes her role as both a studio and a performance artist. Merging her physical presence with her artwork blurs the lines between creator and creation. The viewer is invited to engage with the art on a deeper level, fostering a sense of intimacy and connection that transcends traditional boundaries of art display.