Stephen Mead studied drawing, painting, and glassblowing in college. Throughout the beginning of his career, Steve focused on abstract self-portraits that encapsulated the essence of himself without any physical markings or distinguishable portraits within the paintings. When he began showing his work Steve felt immediately vulnerable to the comments on his work which caused him to evaluate himself and “look inward”. “No longer was the art just something from my own mind…it was my own reflection.”
After living and working in Washington D.C. since 2001, Steve and his wife, Jen, moved to Denton a few years ago. Steve currently works with wood and acrylics. His art has been featured at ArtDC Gallery, 20 North Gallery, Willow Street Gallery, various pop up shows, and now, The Foundry.
