Artist & Sculptor

Aston Stovern

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Shows

MSSU Spiva, 2001
Spiva, “Arthree Generations”, 2003
Springfield First Friday Art Walk, 2009
Carthage Art Central, 2010
Joplin Art Fest, 2010
Carthage Art Walk, 2010
Maple Uncommon Hotel, 2011
Crabby’s, 2013
Instant Karma, 2015
Spiva, “3-A Family Affair”, 2019
Spiva Membership Shows, 2007- 2023

Awards

Best Sculpture, MSSU Spiva, 2001
Best of Show, Spiva, 2007
Best Birdhouse, Spiva, 2008
Best Chair, Spiva, 2009
Best Bra, Bras for a Cause, 2010 (published in 2011 calendar)

Education
Studied Fine Arts, MSSU
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Experience

2000-Ongoing
Sculptures Sold in MO, AR, KS, OK, SD, CA
Commissioned to do Both Commercial & Private Art

Job Experience

Collaboration on Public Art
Self-Employed
Cardinal Scale Mfg
Spiva Art teacher
Pinocchio Art teacher

Meet Aston

STATEMENT

Making art is a process of discovery for me. This process helps me understand both positive and negative events in my life that have shaped me into the woman I am today.

Although I paint, draw, carve and work with ceramics, I find the enduring qualities of steel to be my true medium. I love the challenges of working with metal.

As I create, I learn more about the characteristics, possibilities and restrictions of the material as well as myself.

Portfolio
Best Metal Art | Aston Stovern | Joplin MO

Portfolio

Best Metal Art | Aston Stovern | Joplin MO

Happy Chair

Made from recycled materials including aluminum, wood, fabric, and acrylic. This functional piece won “Best Chair” in a chair-making competition at Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin. Its crazy hair reaches nearly 6 feet. SOLD!
Best Metal Art | Aston Stovern | Joplin MO

Motel 6

Six-foot tall birdhouse. This outdoor sculpture was fun to create & it won “Best Birdhouse” in another competition hosted by Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin. Mild steel. SOLD!
Best Metal Art | Aston Stovern | Joplin MO

Center of Time

Measures 3 feet wide by 6 feet tall. It began as a learning piece then quickly transformed into one of my favorites. This sculpture won “Best of Show” in a Membership Show at our local gallery, Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin. Mild steel. $6,000.
Best Metal Art | Aston Stovern | Joplin MO

Bill

Bil is one of the fun wall art pieces I have created out of mild steel. His face is 16 inches wide and 2 feet tall. He is named after my Uncle Bill, who is one of my biggest mentors. As you will see, I enjoy creating whimsical art and each piece has meaning behind it. NFS.