About the Artist

Craig Wood is an American artist based in Woodstock, New York and St. Petersburg, Florida.  Born in 1961 in Orlando, Florida, Wood developed a love for ceramics in early adulthood.

 

Wood’s current work invites the viewer to question common assumptions about life, particularly given the limitations of one’s personal experience.  He is particularly interested in the ways in which art can spark imagination and rekindle the sense of child-like wonder often lost in adulthood.

 

Wood’s sculptural work employs vivid, bold colors, unexpected shapes, and an unusual combination of ceramic and non-ceramic elements.   His two-dimensional work explores the concepts of cultural and personal identity, and often employs the use of visual puns and references to art history.

 

Wood has exhibited his eclectic work in galleries and museums nationwide.  Notable among his recent exhibitions is 'Under a Pink Sky: Life on Planet X,' a solo showcase held at the Morean Center for Clay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Wood's work can be seen in '500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work' by Lark Books, and he has recently been accepted into the prestigious Artaxis network by a jury of his peers.

 

Overall, Wood’s work is characterized by its thoughtful exploration of human experience and its joyful, dynamic aesthetic.  Through his art he continues to contribute his voice to contemporary art and to the broader cultural conversation.