Artist Statement

Courtenay Puckett, Mixed Media Artist

I create mixed media paintings by combining fabric, paper, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, and drawing materials such as charcoal, graphite, oil sticks, and conte crayons into abstracted compositions on canvas or paper.  I enjoy working in layers between the foreground and background to produce shapes and marks that correspond to the themes within each work. 

I typically use symbolism within each piece to discuss Biblical themes such as redemption, hope, depravity, salvation, and peace.  It’s my aim to combine colors and artifacts in a way as to invite viewers to engage with moments of simple beauty, shared experiences, and the One who made it all.  I aim to make faith visible through my artwork.

 
 

Artist CV

 

Courtenay Puckett                                                                                                                                   

Born in 1981 in Troy, Alabama, United States
Resides and works in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

 

Education/training:

2000-2006: BFA/Art Education, Lamar Dodd School of Art, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States

Selected solo exhibitions:

2018        “Living Water”, The Huss Foundation, Americus, Georgia, United States
2021        “Journeys: Celebration of Mixed Media”, archived at [https://albanyartscouncil.org/journeys-a-celebration-of-mixed-media/] The Carnegie, Albany, Georgia, United States
2023        “Movements: Celebrating Life’s Rhythms”, The Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, Untied States

 

Selected group exhibitions:

2020        The AAAC Gala, The Carnegie, Albany, Georgia, United States
2022        October Emerging Artist Show, The Scouted Studio, Online, United States
2023        Spring Emerging Artist Show, The Scouted Studio, Online, United States
2024 The Artist Market, Wesleyan School, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States

Selected collections:

Courtenay Puckett is collected by various private collectors in the United States.

 

Awards:

2020        Second place, AAAC Gala, The Carnegie, Albany, Georgia, United States

 

Selected press:

  • Rachel Price, “The Art of Worship” in Sumter County Living (2021) at [https://issuu.com/withyouinmindpublications/docs/sumter-spring-21s/1].

  • Jared Gilstrap, “Artist Courtenay Puckett Uses Her Talent to Point to God” in Christian Index (2021) at [https://christianindex.org/stories/artist-courtenay-puckett-uses-uses-her-talent-to-point-people-to-god,11740].

  • Associated Press, “Rising Stars: Meet Courtenay Puckett” in Nashville Voyager (2021) at [https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-courtenay-puckett-of-americus-ga/] consulted on 3 December, 2021.

  • Associated Press, “Meet Courtenay Puckett” in Canvas Rebel (Online resource (2022) at [https://canvasrebel.com/meet-courtenay-puckett/] consulted on 20 October, 2022.

 

Professional contributions:

[2007-2010]: Art Specialist, Locust Grove Elementary, Oldham County, Kentucky, United States.
[2021-2022]: Member, The Collective, Emily Jeffords, Online, United States.
[2023-present]: Member, The Praxis Center for Aesthetic Studies, Brainard Carey, Online, United States.
[2024-present]: Directory List, Christian Artist Directory, Matt Tommey Mentoring, Online, United States.