Visiting Artist Megan Stelljes

Megan Stelljes uses her art to explore her own values and emotions that are continuously influenced by changing social scenes. By reinterpreting commonplace objects and imagery, Stelljes mines the deeper subconscious meanings lying therein. The pervasive sexual undertones throughout her creativity are tempered by the cultural contrast of hery conservative Midwest upbringing, and her looser adopted home and community in the Pacific Northwest. By speaking in visual metaphors, she allows the audience to define their own narrative while busy interpreting her intent.

Stelljes attended Emporia State University in Kansas, where she earned her BFA in glass sculpting. Upon graduation, she apprenticed under Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen. Living in Arlington, Washington, she now works out of Gray Barn Studios while operating her own neon shop to create sculptures that often combine neon and hot-sculpted glass.