top of page
Loom News
Softness as Strength
Macey Shae reclaims softness as strength through vibrant, sculptural works exploring femininity, queerness, and identity.
Riley Hope
Mar 272 min read
Shakira Who?
From childhood DVDs to center stage, Shiseido Wells—aka Morophon—has transformed belly dancing into a powerful form of self-expression. Blending global styles into fluid, shape-shifting performances, she invites others to move freely, embrace their bodies, and break stigma. At its core, her work is a reminder: if you have a body, you can dance.
Riley Hope
Mar 262 min read
In a Mirrored World
Missouri-born artist Kai Denton creates neon, retro-futuristic worlds where the our familiar becomes alien. Inspired by punk shows, 80s sci-fi, and iconic creators, their work blends storytelling, color, and character into something otherworldly, inviting viewers to step beyond reality and into imagination.
Riley Hope
Mar 234 min read
Finding Expression Through Fancy Footwork
What began as dancing alone in his room has grown into a decade-long journey of movement, culture, and connection for Christopher Davis. From hip-hop illusions to Afro-Caribbean styles, dance has become his bridge to language, heritage, and community & now, bringing that passion to The Loom’s Art Shuffle.
Riley Hope
Mar 183 min read
Divine Decadence on Canvas
Ella McGoldrick’s work revives the spirit of the roaring 20s with a modern, painterly hand. Inspired by everything from antique French palettes to Cabaret, her pieces blend flapper-era elegance with rich color storytelling, inviting viewers into a dreamy, nostalgic gaze. At this month’s Art Shuffle, her work promises to linger somewhere between memory and fantasy.
Riley Hope
Mar 172 min read
Reimagining Meemaw’s Favorite Hobby
For Ozark-born artist Ashley Garrison, art is deeply tied to memory. Inspired by the quiet creativity of her grandmothers—hands busy with sewing, stitching, and knitting—Ash’s work explores the emotional and cultural history embedded in fiber arts. Blending digital illustration, painting, and cross-stitch, she reimagines traditional craft as a medium for storytelling, sanctuary, and self-expression.
Riley Hope
Mar 143 min read
Movement of Mind and Body
Central Arkansas dancers Ryann Dowlean and Savannah Davis embody expression and connection through movement that blends technical training with deeply personal storytelling. With over two decades of combined experience and formal dance education, both artists are bringing original choreography to the upcoming Loom event—works that explore everything from emotional entanglement to the search for joy in a chaotic world.
Riley Hope
Mar 113 min read
Dance, Baby, Dance
With 15 years in the rap scene and a new chapter in DJing, Trey refuses to be confined to one genre or one audience. His sets are driven by nostalgia, versatility, and the belief that artists have to claim their greatness before the world does. Experience it live at The Loom: Interlinked on February 21.
Riley Hope
Feb 202 min read
Whimsy on the Go
An international art dealer and Arkansas-based illustrator, Sunny transforms the landscapes she travels through, from ocean horizons to local wildflowers, into vivid, magical worlds. Her work feels like stepping inside a dream, and on February 21 at The Loom, she’ll be bringing that same whimsy to life through her beloved hand-drawn portraits.
Riley Hope
Feb 193 min read
One Foot in the Here & Now, One in the Beyond
Evan Gilliard’s work lives across the spectrum of the physical and the metaphysical, between identity and imagination. Through ceramics and paint, he challenges what’s comfortable and invites us into deeper conversation about who we are and how we exist in this world.
Riley Hope
Feb 193 min read
If you give a mouse a paintbrush
Little Rock artist Brandy Lucas transforms Sunday morning rituals, hair braiding memories, and everyday objects into tender reflections on nostalgia, identity, and community.
Riley Hope
Feb 183 min read
Making a Point
Since childhood, Isaiah Van Dyke-Stephenson has been turning colored pencils into portals. What began as doodles in the margins of homework has evolved into intricate, pointillist worlds inspired by Southern light, memory, and architecture. Now based in Little Rock, his swirling, detail-rich works invite viewers to slow down and look closer. Catch his latest pieces on view at The Loom: Interlinked.
Riley Hope
Feb 163 min read
bottom of page