Artist Statement
As a sculptor, Steeves creates pieces that are based on memories and the connections we make with objects. Initially, the starting point for the objects begins on a personal level with memories and text-based associations. Yet, through the repurposing of materials and by inviting audience interaction with[in] the space, the audience is able to create their own narrative or associations with the objects.
Biography
Ainsley Steeves grew up in rural Georgia. In 2021, she received a BFA in Art and a BA in English from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA and is an MFA candidate in Sculpture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her work has been included in group exhibitions at the Bo Bartlett Center (Columbus, GA), Gallery1010 (Knoxville, TN), NKU Gallery (Highland Heights, KY), and Tri-Star Arts (Knoxville, TN).