During treatment, which left me bedridden and in need of a wheelchair, I continued to work. It was on a very small scale but was one of the only things that made me feel normal and not just a patient. There were times when I could only sketch an idea or write a thought that I did not want to forget, but I was still here.
I was able to create and exhibit a piece during this tough time, it was difficult but in the end, I was so satisfied because no matter what I was still an artist. I collaborated on a piece with artist Kim Jin Kyoung, in South Korea during this period which was new for me. It was lovely to watch two different perspectives come together into one piece. Most surprising of all I was able to write and win a few grants and do two art residencies virtually.
During troubled times in the world and personally, I think it is important to try and remember that the most impactful thing is that I am here and with that do whatever I can to make a change, make a statement, or influence others positively.
“The old me has gone and it’s up to me to author the future.”
Star Trauth is an award-winning artist and writer she received her degree in Fine Art(Mt St Joseph University, Ohio, USA) and continues to study related to her field.
Her practice seeks to attract the audience visually with a desire for tactile engagement. She’s sought to create new art mediums with environmentalism in mind, using waste paper and plastic, and converting it to a flat pliable textile. Star hand molds and flame sculpts each piece, miniature original works in their own right, then melds them as free-standing sculpture, assemblage, or wall hanging. Her work is heavily inspired by music, experiences from her adventurous life, and currently a fierce battle with cancer.
Selected solo exhibitions include ‘Art Deco Weekend’ Life is Art, Miami, Florida(2015); ‘Sublimate: Totems, Tokens, and Lore’ Vargas Gallery, Pembroke Pines, Florida(2018); ‘Star Trauth: A Solo Show’ Worldwide Art Movement Gallery, Kochi, India(2020),
Selected group exhibitions include ‘Beyond Borders’ Chang Kil Hwan Museum, Gangneung, South Korea(2021); ‘Touch’ Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, Illinois(2020); ‘Atomic Peace’ Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Geoje, South Korea; ‘Artist Statement 4&5’ Czong Institute for Contemporary Art Museum, Gimpo, Korea(2019, 2020); ‘20th International Competition Incheon Metropolitan City Art Exhibition’ National Arts Association Incheon Metropolitan City Branch, Incheon, South Korea(2019); ‘Florida Biennial’ Art and Culture Center, Hollywood, Florida(2018).
Trauth has crafted two books; ‘One to Five’ Lulu Press, ISBN 978-0359402670(2019); ‘Sublimate: Tapestry and Lore’ Lulu Press, ISBN 978-1387803897(2018) and has been included in many prestigious publications including, ‘Dada Centennial: Day of the Dead’ Cecil Touchon, ISBN 978-1365877308, ‘Artist Statement 5’ CICA Press, ASIN B08879JT5C, and ‘Contrastes de Forma’ Rodrigo Franzão, ISBN 978-65-001-6078-9(2020). View all posts by Star Trauth
