About the artist
Ingrid Stumpf was born in raised in Reno, nearby Bartley Ranch. Allowed to roam the park and the foothills she found her passion for plants, animals, art, and observation. She eventually left to study at the University of California, Davis, graduating in 2022 with a bachelor’s in fine art and art history. There she was introduced to the world of ceramics. Now, back in Reno she is currently re-exploring her childhood home and appreciating all it has to offer. When not covered in clay in the studio you can find her buried in sheep fleeces, yarn, trying out a new medium, or enjoying a good book with her cat and a glass of bourbon.
Artist's statement
I am fueled by my passion for materials and the art-making process. Harnessing ceramics, leather, wool, fur, paper, wax, and other found objects to create art that explores the natural world and the human condition without the burden of an accurate human form. From the abstraction of anatomical/biological structures to utilizing animals as stand ins, my sculptures and tile works become vessels to explore my own personal fascinations and observations of the world and the people around me. Patterns, the decorative, the visceral and uncomfortable. I want my work to worm its way under your skin, like an itch or tickle you can’t quite scratch. Discomfort or Pleasure? Maybe both?
Committee members
To be determined
