Starlia Phillips, a visionary sculptor and multimedia artist from Driftwood, Texas who blends traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Her work, reflecting nature and human experience, evokes emotion and introspection. Known for intricate sculptures and captivating pate de verre pieces, Starlia's artistry invites viewers on a soul-stirring journey of discovery.
EDUCATION
BFA Studio Art, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2024
AA Studio Art, Austin Community College, Austin, TX 2020
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2024 Goat Couture - Dripping Springs Ranch Park (Sept. 2024)
2024 all that i am - Texas State Galleries
2024 Out of this World - 2 Moons Art Loft, Dripping Springs, TX
2023 San Marcos Studio Tours - San Marcos, TX
2023 Disabled and Proud - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
LBJ Student Center (pending March 30th)
2023 Student Juried Exhibition - Texas State Galleries, San Marcos, TX
Juror: Mark Pascale, the Janet and Craig Duchossois Curator of Prints and Drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago
2023 Wimberley Valley Art League Spring, Wimberley, TX Exhibition
Juror: Tom Jean Webb
2023 Wimberley Valley Art League Mid-Winter Exhibition, Wimberley, TX
Juror: Jacquie Martinez
2022 Sugar Rush, San Marcos, TX
2022 Entryway Exhibition, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2021 Hallway Exhibition, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2020 Dougherty Arts Center 44th Annual Student Arts Exhibition, Austin, TX
2020 East Austin Studio Tour, Austin, TX
2020 Fountain Exhibition, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
COLLECTIONS
Juneau Ranch, Driftwood TX
Thomas Sonberg Collection, Driftwood, TX
Eisenbise, Enid OK
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2 Moons Art Loft - Gallery Manager
Dripping Springs TX
1/2024 - Present
Silo Glass and Studio
Wimberley TX - Studio Assistant
10/2023 - 12/2023
Austin Community College Highland Campus - Gallery Intern
Austin TX
08/2020 – 12/2020
Hill Country Senior Center - Volunteer Art Instructor
Dripping Springs TX
2017 – 2022
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Dripping Springs Art League
Glass Art Society
International Sculpture Center
International Society of Glass Beadmakers
San Marcos Art League
Wimberley Valley Art League