Teri Dryden

Teri Dryden
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

STATEMENT

Driven by a love of materials and process, my abstract collages explore the interplay of form, color, and texture. Central to my practice is the Japanese concept of Ma—valuing negative space not as a void, but as an active structural frame that shapes surrounding forms. This philosophy mirrors the silence between musical notes, the pauses in speech, and the physical distance between structures. Ultimately, my visual exploration stems from an ongoing curiosity about how we find meaning amid the multitude of signs, symbols, and conventions that structure our lives.

BIO

Teri Dryden is a collage artist based in Louisville, KY. After studying performing arts at Towson University, she traveled as a clown with the Ringling Brothers Circus, living on a train and performing in every contiguous U.S. state. This extensive journey, enriched by indelible impressions from the garish to the gorgeous, nurtured her wanderlust and transformed her into a mindful observer whose artistic process reflects the concept that life is in a constant state of impermanence, revealing the profound connections between place and identity. Her work, exploring this unique perspective, is included in both private and public collections and has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally. Teri has been awarded professional development grants from the Great Meadows Foundation for artist residencies in Japan, Italy, and New Orleans. Her art can be viewed at WheelHouse Art in Louisville and Lexington, KY, Brandt Gallery, Columbus, OH, and Gloria Delson Contemporary, Los Angeles.

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