Community Journals extends its gratitude to all of the talented artists who participated in this issue of artsUpstate. The arts, in every medium and form, enrich our communities, so please continue to offer your support.
ALEXIA MOUTSELOU GIANNOPOULOS
Magma Rock Creations
300 River St., Studio 101, Greenville
magmarockcreations.com
Artist Profile:
MagmaRC is dedicated to crafting meaningful, handcrafted jewelry inspired by nature. Using natural gemstones like malachite, combined with sterling silver and gf metals, we celebrate artistry and authenticity. Supporting small artisans worldwide, we create timeless pieces that symbolize love, protection and connection—bringing beauty and intention to your everyday style.
Title: “Serenity in Green: Handmade Malachite Necklace”
Medium: Jewelry
Size: 20 inches long with sterling silver details
MARCY CONNORS
Art Crossing/ Southern Accent Designs
154 Riverplace, Greenville
southernaccentdesigns.com
Artist Profile:
Marcy Connors has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and took advanced studies in illustration at Parson’s School of Design in New York City. She started out as a sports illustrator in Hilton Head Island, SC, which lead many opportunities as a muralist and fashion designer. Connors welcomes art commissions.
Title: “Fishing Around”
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 30 inches by 40 inches
CRAIGS RAGSDALE
Craig Ragsdale Studio
Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Studio 13, Greenville
craigrasdale.com
Artist Profile:
A native of the Upstate, Craig Ragsdale creates mixed media paintings inspired by the natural beauty and landscapes of the South. Working from his studio at Greenville Center for Creative Arts, he captures the essence of the region he calls home.
Title: “Southern Sanctuary”
Medium: Oil on wood panel
Size: 12 inches by 12 inches
DANIELLE MILLER-GILLIAM
Danielle Miller Jewelry
1623 Augusta St., Greenville
daniellemillerjewelry.com
Artist Profile:
Danielle Miller-Gilliam is an award-winning jewelry designer and goldsmith who has been making jewelry for 30 years. Her work is inspired by the beauty of nature. She creates graphic interpretations of natural elements by hand fabricating and forging sterling and gold and accenting with bold gems and diamonds.
Title: Chrysoprase Bloom Earrings
Medium: Jewelry
Size: 1.5 inches by .5 inches
CAROLINE FOWLER
Caro Designs
Art Crossing, 154 Riverplace, Studio 109, Greenville
carodesignsonline.com
Artist Profile:
Greenville native Caroline Fowler creates jewelry that blends natural curves with bold, structured elements. Her design process is inspired by the stones themselves—their colors, textures and energy shape each piece. The result is an eclectic mix of eye-catching, one-of-a-kind designs that evoke beauty, personal style and confident self-expression.
Title: Dendritic Opal and Labradorite Necklace
Medium: Dendritic Opal, Labradorite, Oxidized Fine Silver and Sterling Silver
Size: 1.5 inches by 2.75 inches by .25 inches, 18-inch chain
JACKSON PAGE
Hive Studios
Lofts of Greenville, 201 Smythe St., Greenville
@jacksonpagestudio
Artist Profile:
Greenville-based painter Jackson Page is a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in painting. His work explores human relationships through familial dynamics, allegory and the idea of home. Page has shown work at Thornback Gallery in Greenville.
Title: “It Takes Two to Tango”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 36 inches by 48 inches
EDITH MCBEE HARDAWAY
Artists Guild Gallery
200 N. Main St., Suite 104, Greenville
edithmcbeehardaway.com
Artist Profile:
Edith McBee Hardaway is a Greenville-based artist whose “realistic abstract” paintings use unconventional materials to create textured, spontaneous works. Inspired by Greenville’s textile heritage, she co-founded the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, where her work is permanently on display.
Title: “Garden Angels”
Medium: Mixed media
Size: 48 inches by 48 inches
SIGNE & GENNA GRUSHOVENKO
Oye Studios
37 E. Hillcrest Drive, Greenville
grushovenko.com
Artist Spotlight:
Signe and Genna Grushovenko are a husband-and-wife collaborative team who have been painting together for more than two decades. Their figurative paintings are inspired by found photos from the 1950s-1970s. Their themes center around community, human connection and the beauty of small, everyday moments.
Title: “80’s Jam”
Medium: Oil on masonite
Size: 16 inches by 20 inches
SANGEETA HARDY
Sangeeta Hardy Art
16 Hunley Lane, Greenville
sangeetahardyart.com
Artist Profile:
Discover the vibrant world of abstract acrylics. Sangeeta Hardy’s art explores the beauty of color and expression, blending an urban edge with a delicate, emotional touch. Whether you’re seeking a statement piece for your home or simply want to dive into her creative vision, each artwork tells a story that transcends the canvas.
Title: “Worth-y”
Medium: Painting
Size: 24 inches by 24 inches by 2 inches
MELISSA ANDERSON
Melissa Anderson Studio
3 Fairview Ave., Greenville
melissaandersonstudio.com
Artist Profile:
Greenville-based artist, Melissa Anderson, is an impressionist oil painter inspired by the stories and spirit of the American South. Much like our own lives, Melissa’s “Portraits of the South” come from a layering process of experiences, dreams, memories and emotions through oil paint and canvas.
Title: “Time Well Spent”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 20 inches by 20 inches
KATIE BOLT
Art Crossing Studio 111
Art Crossing, 154 Riverplace, Greenville
katieboltart.com
Artist Profile:
Sassy, Evocative, Energetic: Curiosity as her compass, Katie Bolt’s striking compositions capture a palpable happiness that dances across the canvas. Light infuses her work with dizzying, intoxicating vigor; it is the emotional layer which emboldens her to create. The rich tapestry of Southern tradition narrates Bolt’s work using colorful brush strokes.
Title: “Southern Tide”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 30 inches by 40 inches
