Artist Statement & Biography
“I was introduced to art at an early age and took special interest in the organic forms of the human figure, which is a constant for much of my work. The body of work presented in this website includes ceramics, painting and mixed media. The medium I choose presently is clay but I am evolving into adding wood, wire, and found objects. Ceramics are typically either low-fire terra cotta and adding paint or a patina; or with the spontaneous outdoor Raku method of firing. Every now and then a stoneware platter comes out of the studio session!”
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Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BFA, Ms. Firestone is a sole proprietor of a graphic design business for various Washington DC associations and foundations such as American Red Cross, Smithsonian Institution (multiple offices), Freddie Mac, to name a few.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Influences – Stephanie Firestone Sculpture and Paintings; and Peter Haikalis Paintings, TaBois Galerie, McLean VA, 2016
Stephanie and Bill Firestone: Sculpture & Paintings, Fall Properties Realtors, Falls Church VA, 2013
Local Artists, 3-Person Group Show, Hardwood Artisans, Fairfax VA, 2010
The Two of Us, Bodzin Gallery, JCC of Northern Virginia, Fairfax VA, 2010
Distinctive Impressions II, TaBois Galerie, McLean VA, 2008
Distinctive Impressions I, TaBois Galerie, McLean VA, 2008
Firestone+Firestone, The View on Elm Gallery, Greensboro NC, 2008
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2016
Micro-Monuments, A collaboration between Washington Sculptors Group and the Salzlandmuseum Schönebeck, Germany, December 18, 2015 – February 28, 2016. Also at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC. Catalog
Sculpture Now 2016: Cartes Blanches, Annual Exhibition of the Washington Sculptors Group, June 25 – July 30, The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, Frederick MD. Catalog
Eminent & Enigmatic: Metaphors in Color, Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, Fairfax VA
2015
Art Guild of Clifton / Fairfax Art League Show, Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, Fairfax VA
2014
What’s On Your Mind?, Strathmore Artists Members’ Group Exhibition, Strathmore Mansion, Rockville MD
Art Night, Washington Project for the Arts, Hickok Cole Architects, Washington DC
Select 2014 Auction and Gala, Washington Project for the Arts, Artisphere, Rosslyn VA. Catalog
(e)merge art fair: 8×8 show (2-D mixed media), Washington Project for the Arts, Washington DC
2013
The Body Beautiful, Capitol Arts Network, Rockville MD. Acrylic painting.
(e)merge art fair: 8×8 show (2-D mixed media), Washington Project for the Arts, Washington DC
Open Exhibition Group Show, Bodzin Gallery, JCC of Northern Virginia, Fairfax VA
Tribute to Ceramics, BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown MD
2012
People & Paws 4 Hope, The View on Elm Gallery, Greensboro NC
2011
Member/Guest Show, Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
Private Arts II: A Designer’s Art Exhibition, Adam Lister Gallery, Fairfax VA
2009
Home Show, 3-Person Group Show, Annandale VA
Private Arts: A Designer’s Art Exhibition, artery717, Alexandria VA
2008
Members Show, Clay Connection, Artisans United Gallery, Annandale VA
2007
Dana Lehrer Danze Group Show, 4-Person Group Show, Arlington VA
Architectural Treasures, Cooper Carry / Connective Architecture, Alexandria VA
The Mill Show, Berryville VA
2006
Fincastle Fine Art Show, Fincastle VA
48th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, Roanoke VA
Micro-Monumental, Washington Sculptors Group, Washington DC
Sculpture Now 2006, Washington Sculptors Group, Washington DC
2004
Expressions of Us, 3-Person Group Show, Annandale VA
2003
The Art League Gallery Juried Show for All Media: Sculpture (Nov.), Alexandria VA
The Art League Gallery Juried Show for All Media: Sculpture (Sept.), Alexandria VA
Valentines/Couples Group Show, The Ice House Gallery, Berkeley Springs WV
2002
New Horizons, 5 Artists Group Show, The Ice House Gallery, Berkeley Springs WV
The Art League Gallery Juried Show for All Media: Sculpture, Alexandria VA
1999
Three-Generational Show, Roland Park Place, Baltimore MD: Ceramics and Etchings
1975
Group Show, Kipp Gallery, Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Lost Wax Bronze Sculptures, Indiana PA
HONORS AND AWARDS
2009 8th Mid-Atlantic Clay Conference, Front Royal VA. SECOND PLACE for ‘Elephant, No. 1’
2001 4th Mid-Atlantic Clay Conference, Front Royal VA. SECOND PLACE for ‘Daydreamer’
1999 Fincastle Fine Art Show, Fincastle VA. HONORABLE MENTION for Sculpture
MEMBERSHIP
Washington Project for the Arts, Washington DC
Washington Sculptors Group, Washington DC
Art Guild of Clifton, Clifton VA
The Clay Connection. Merrifield VA, Lifetime Member and At-Large Board Member ’00-02
The Kiln Club of Washington DC
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
1999, 2001, and 2005: Gestural Figure Sculpting
OTHER
2002: Chair, Empty Bowls Soup Dinner. 600+ attendees for a benefit where the sale of donated handmade ceramic bowls is used to provide money proceeds to select local charities that work for those in need.
EDUCATION
BFA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
Ongoing Painting and Sculpture Classes at The Art League School, Alexandria VA and Northern Virginia Community College
