Megan is from Jonesboro, Arkansas, where she received her B.F.A in Studio Art with an emphasis in Ceramics from Arkansas State University. She graduated from Michigan State University with her MFA, where she expanded her skills across materials such as clay, wax, metal casting, papermaking, molding, and printmaking. At MSU, Megan contributed to a vibrant learning environment by teaching 3D Form, Ceramics Handbuilding, and Drawing 1. Additionally, she has taught Fine Arts Visual at Arkansas State University and Black River Technical College.

“My sculptures navigate the tension of feeling unseen within the spaces I feel most connected to, explore the various identities that make an individual, and transform storytelling into an act of resistance and reclamation.

The act of making allows me to dismantle the stereotypes imposed on me, moving toward a sense of self-acceptance. My work invites viewers to join me in questioning the nature of identity, belonging, and the stories we inherit.

Though I may continue to question my place, I’ve come to one conclusion: It is okay not to fit in.

Photo by Daniel Trego