Inspired by themes of beauty, female identity, history and culture, Althea Murphy-Price and Kirsten Stingle create works which place girls and women in the context of their individuality. Both artists strive to convey a narrative, either through body adornment, gesture, subject matter or historical reference. Murphy-Price’s prints, collages and sculptures examine hair as a cultural self-identifier, and use trompe l'oeil imagery, textured surfaces, bright color and decorative elements to draw viewers into the narrative. Stingle’s often large scale ceramic and mixed-media figurative sculptures are theatrical in both costume and theme, creating an interactive experience with endless possibilities to explore.

Althea Murphy-Price began her studies in Fine Art at Spelman College before receiving her Master of Arts in Printmaking and Painting from Purdue University and later studying at the Tyler School of Art, Temple University where she earned her Master of Fine Arts. Her artwork has been shown widely throughout the country as well as international cities in Spain, China, Japan, Italy and Sweden. Her writings and work have been featured in such publications as Art Papers Magazine, CAA Reviews, Contemporary Impressions Journal, Art in Print, Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials and Process., and Printmakers Today.

Kirsten Stingle is a mid-career sculptural artist that has achieved national and international recognition.  She has been represented at international art exhibitions such as SOFA, Aqua: Art Miami, Art New York, Art Wynwood, Chromatica Rome, and Art Manila, among others; and, her museum representation includes Museo MACRO, Testaccio in Rome, Italy and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.  She is part of the permanent collections of the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Kapp Foundation, the Addams Family Foundation, and Cafesjian Foundation.