Rory Holcomb is a Baltimore based artist presently attending MICA. Their work is largely inspired by nostalgia, and how nostalgia and desire can shape relationships with the people around you. They work within many mediums, including painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. In their free time, they can be found questing, receiving visions, and slaying dragons.
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Medium: video, photography, animation
Year: 2023
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I have been making art since age 4 and it feeds my soul! I work in many different mediums: Clay Sculpture, Beaded Jewelry, Costume Headpieces, Dog Portraits, Body Paint. I do commission work for costumes, dog portraits, jewelry & sculpture.
After 3 decades I’m still excited to witness how art making changes us, how a whole space can become welcoming and inspiring, how all humans, regardless of their age or socio-economic bracket , are deeply impacted by the process of creating. So I’ve led hundreds of mosaic mural installations, mural creations, taught classes, workshops, and retreats in schools, libraries, senior centers, jails, and my home. I’m an artist who explores consciousness, growing myself into a more kind human who understands we’re part of nature.
I am an active resident of Baltimore City currently working with several, nonprofit organizations to lead art workshops and classes with young people. I am a visual artist and advocate. I am deeply passionate and supportive of Baltimore's DIY music scene. While I am very excited to begin bringing my community practice into that space, I am currently finishing my MFA in Community Arts at MICA, and looking forward to opportunities to showcase my personal art practice which is multidisciplinary.
Elijah is a professional mural painter and fine artist whose passion for art and design helps businesses and individuals have a more beautiful, meaningful, and harmonious environment.