Kinship Art Legend

HILARY SIBER EDWARDS

PATTERN PLAY is a mural installation that takes inspiration from the textures and colors one might find in textiles and imagery around the home. The blue section of the painting is inspired by the plants and grasses that permeate Camp North end. The goal of the work is to celebrate the places that we live in and walk through - to elevate the everyday!

Hilary Siber Edwards is an artist living and working in Charlotte since 2016. She graduated in 2007 from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Environmental Design and in 2015 from Clemson University with an MFA in Painting. Her personal studio work explores the fractured aspects of perception through contemporary landscape painting and sculptures. She creates murals and sculptural installations as well as teaching part-time at the college level.

ARTHUR BROUTHERS

The design I created for this project draws attention from the idea of harmonious change, with small hand painted works digitally stitched together to make one cohesive piece symbolizing growth and transformation, while maintaining integrity. The subtle 3D effect is meant to add life and movement, as if the piece is alive and breathing. This invites viewers to connect with the piece on a deeper level, while complementing and interacting with the other artist’s works in the space.

Arthur Brouthers (b. 1977, Charleston, SC) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Charlotte, NC. Inspired by abstract expressionism and optical art, his fluid, experimental paintings explore emotion, frequency, and nature. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including Art Basel & New York Art Weeks, and other prestigious galleries and art fairs worldwide.

MALAYSIA K BELTON

IF THE STREETS COULD SING celebrates the essence of community and the boundless joys of childhood exploration. Vibrant colors and fluid, dynamic movements are deliberately chosen to evoke a sense of wonder, excitement, and optimism. Each brushstroke embodies the carefree spirit of discovery, inviting the viewer to reconnect with their own moments of innocence and curiosity. Rooted in themes of unity and shared experiences, the artwork seeks to provoke a positive emotional interaction, inspiring a sense of joy and connection. By blending energy, nostalgia, and hope, this piece encourages viewers to embrace the beauty of life’s simple yet profound moments.

Malaysia K. Belton, a Charlotte-based artist, specializes in digital illustration, acrylics, and mixed media. Inspired by her roots, her work blends symbolism, spirituality, and family ties. A 2024 ArtPop Cities alum, her art has been showcased on billboards, including Times Square, through her platform, MALAYSIANINK, founded in 2017

SHARON DOWELL

Intertwining themes course through Dowell’s work; the energy of place, renewal, and temporality. This piece explores the idea of boxes - the buildings we live in, build lives in, and the boxes we create that can either separate or unite communities. These pieces hung in one of the first community gatherings at Camp North End in a raw warehouse, an immersive and intimate dinner and concert that Dowell co-curated with artist Nick Napoletano. It’s thrilling to see the work come full circle to find a home in Kinship!

Dowell is a painter with a focus on murals, sculpture, and public art, installing nationwide. She received an MAAA from Winthrop University and a BFA from UNCC. A 2014 TedX Charlotte speaker, she regularly lectures and curates. Sharon has work in corporate collections nationwide and travels internationally for artist residencies.

LAURA TATE

Laura took the idea of what Camp North End might have looked like before it was developed and painted it as a serene landscape. Using lines from the original architectural plans of Camp North End by Albert Kahn, she added them to the surface in contrasting colors, layering the past and the present.

Laura is a Charlotte-based mixed media artist who paints from the heart. Whether its a series of collaged cowboys, landscapes, or sixties muses, she lets joy take the lead.

NICO AMORTEGUI

This piece is from a series I did about other artists and their musings. It speaks to the flow state when you’re hyper focused and completely immersed in the craft. For me it’s about lines and an intrinsic sense of symmetry and balance. Finding harmony is unique to everyone and this artwork invites the viewer to find their own path to the flow state.

Nico Amortegui is a full time artist based in Charlotte. A native of Bogota, Colombia, he is a self-taught artist that has learned numerous skills and trades by doing.

Nico enjoys painting, sculpting and woodworking with a variety of media.

TOY TANTRUM

This piece, a reclaimed Foosball table from Camp North End, features a striking gold field and draws inspiration from the vibrant spirit of competition and unity that defines Charlotte. The golden playing surface symbolizes triumph and ambition, reflecting the city’s dynamic growth and cultural richness. By transforming a familiar game into a work of art, this creation celebrates community, connection, and the joy of shared experiences, embodying the energy and creativity of Charlotte’s ever-evolving identity.

Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Michele Hoffman moved to Charlotte in the 1990s, where she immersed herself in the thriving art community. As a self- taught artist, Michele has built a distinctive and celebrated career, earning recognition through gallery exhibitions such as ArtPop Street Gallery and the McColl Center for Art + Innovation. Her creative journey has also extended to the screen, with her art featured in the Peacock film Please Don’t Destroy: Treasures of Foggy Mountain.

JEN HILL

Jen has lived and worked in Charlotte for 12 years and is making her splatter and sparkle inspired art a staple in the city. Whether she is making Warholesque pop portraits of her favorite female inspirations, or creating large scale splattered murals, Jen continues to explore the many facets of her creativity; a creativity that is ever-expanding with her growth and experience.

Jen’s entire life has revolved around art; from fine art to performance art, Jen has experimented in a myriad of mediums. Originally from the Winston Salem/Kernersville area, she was exposed to the top art programs in the southeast, including East Carolina’s art school. In 2008, Jen earned her degree from ECU’s art program, with a focus on textiles, print making, and illustration. Her hand lettering and chalk work is well-known across local establishments. The brewery and hotel signage art opened her doors to Charlotte, North Carolina’s art scene.

DEB KOO

Deb’s biggest artistic theme is food. As a four year old who immigrated to the United States, gatherings which involved food became opportunities and markers of cultural learning and assimilation. One birthday party in particular made a lasting impression on her. Her friend’s cake was made from a Betty Crocker cake mix, colorful pink canned frosting, and Wilton icing decorations. Deb thought it was the most beautiful cake she had ever seen, and requested a similar cake for her birthday. Moments such as these became themes in her work.

Deb Koo is an oil painter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She studied studio art at Smith College and got her MFA in Western Painting from Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Currently she is a member of Goodyear Arts Collective in Charlotte, NC, as well as an art professor at Rowan- Cabarrus Community College.

ELLA MACKINSON

This series of gouache paintings is inspired by the houses and landscapes throughout rural North Carolina. Ella became enamored by the simple vignettes that could be found in the countryside, where a home would be surrounded by only a few trees, some cows, and lit only by starlight or the moon. Stars are depicted using one of the most recognizable and popular quilt patterns in the United States, a comforting and familiar symbol turning landscapes into something otherworldly and fantastical, making nighttime seem a little less frightening.

Ella Mackinson is a visual artist living in Charlotte, North Carolina. She received her BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York (2023). She makes paintings and mixed media textiles pieces using oil, gouache, and second-hand fabrics. In 2024 she completed her first art residency at Goodyear Arts and had her first solo show at Friday Arts Project in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Her work has been selected for numerous juried exhibitions in Lake City, SC, Rock Hill, SC, and Brooklyn, NY.