Bursese earned her MFA from Syracuse University and her BFA from the University of Florida, both in photography, with minors in printmaking and art history. Her work has appeared in numerous group and solo exhibitions, publications, and museums, nationally and internationally, including The Aperture Foundation (NY), The Print Center (PA), Expo Chicago (IL), Cornell University (NY), Galerie Maison Kasini (Montreal), Everson Museum of Art (NY), Silver Eye Center for Photography (PA), The University of Virginia (VA), and many more. She is represented in both private and public collections. She was selected for a residency at the Fabric Workshop and Museum (2006); published her first book of photographs, Razor Thin Rock Hard (2013); released a second book in 2015, Belt and Brace; and was nominated for the MACK First Book Award in 2017.

To learn more about Stephanie Bursese, visit https://stephaniebursese.com/.

Stephanie’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Phyllis Childress

Notable residencies she has attended include the Golden Foundation, the Momentary at Crystal Bridges, Oxbow School of Art, and the Vermont Studio Center. Performances at the Asia Society Texas and Untitled Art Fair Miami, installations at Women & Their Work and Art League Houston, and a large-scale public art commission at Rice University have all shaped her multimedia practice. She received her MFA from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and currently lives and works in Houston, TX.

To learn more about Preetika Rajgariah, visit https://prajgariah.com/home.html.

Preetika’s residency was generously sponsored in honor of Sara Morgan.

Gbenga was a recipient of the 2021 California Art Council Emerging Artist Grant and the 2018 Fashion Scholarship Fund. Their work has been exhibited at The Broad, Felix Art Fair, Tribeca Film Festival, and most recently, as part of the 2024 Whitney Biennial.

To learn more about Gbenga Komolafe, visit https://gbenga.xyz/ART.

Gbenga’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Edward R. Allen & Chinhui Juhn.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Garzón earned a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the Javeriana University in 2004. Her art has been featured in significant exhibitions in Colombia, including the 41st Salón Nacional de Artistas and the 4th Salón de Arte Bidimensional. In the U.S., she has received notable achievements, such as the 1st Award at the Assistance League of Houston Show (2019), the LIFTS grant (2020), and a sculpture featured at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (2022). She also received a Jones Artist Award from the Houston Endowment (2023). A commissioned work is permanently installed at Meow Wolf Houston (2024), and she was a resident artist at PAC (2023).

To learn more about Nela Garzón’s work, visit http://www.minkstereo.com.

Nela’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Jereann Chaney.

Padilla-Pipkin received a BFA from the University of Oklahoma and an MFA from Arizona State University. Her work has been exhibited through solo and group exhibitions, which include shows at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, Tempe Center for the Arts, Eric Fischl Gallery, and the Institute for Desert Humanities in Arizona; at the Greater Denton Arts Council in Texas; at Mark Arts Gallery in Kansas; and at the Lightwell Gallery in Oklahoma. Her work has been generously supported through many opportunities, including the Osher Life-Long Learning Grant and the City of Tempe’s Studio Artist Residency.

To learn more about Rebecca Padilla-Pipkin’s work, visit www.rebeccapipkinfineart.com.

The artist’s work is featured in HCCC’s In Residence: 17th Edition exhibition.

Rebecca’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Brad & Leslie Bucher.

Lin earned a Master of Design in Fashion, Body and Garment from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2023 and a BA with a double major in design and psychology from the University of California, Davis, in 2016. They are an alum of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and attended the Ox-Bow School of Art as a LeRoy Neiman Fellow. Lin has exhibited work at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 3S Artspace, and the Mosesian Center for the Arts, as well as on the walls of their home, their friend’s home, on a plate, on a lake, and in many skies.

To learn more about Hai-Wen Lin’s work, visit www.haiwenlin.com.

The artist’s work is featured in HCCC’s In Residence: 17th Edition exhibition.

Hai-Wen’s residency was generously sponsored in part by Eddie & Chinhui Allen.

Often learning traditional techniques, which she adopts and modifies, Garzón researches folk art and handcrafts from around the globe and explores the effects of acculturation. Her goal is to create awareness about the importance of ancestral cultures and to promote pride in minorities, as well as an embracement of immigrants, refugees, and a pluricultural world.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Garzón holds a BVA from the Javeriana University. In Colombia, she exhibited at the 41 Salón Nacional de Artistas and 4to Salón de Arte Bidimensional. Her work has been shown around the U.S. and has been recognized through awards and grants, including a first-place award at the Assistance League of Houston’s Texas Show (2019), a LIFTS grant (2020), a commission by the MFAH for a temporary sculpture that was showcased in the Cullen Sculpture Garden (2022), a Jones Artist Award from the Houston
Endowment (2023), and a local residency at PAC. Her work is part of the West Collection and the Creixell Art Collection.

To learn more about Nela Garzón’s work, visit www.minkstereo.com.

Nela’s residency was generously sponsored in part by James & Molly Crownover.

Terumi Saito is a multidisciplinary artist working in fiber art and sculpture and is known for her backstrap weaving sculptures that utilize iconic jute ropes. Backstrap weaving, one of the earliest weaving techniques, has a rich history in Asia and Central and South America. Japan’s history of Backstrap weaving dates to the Yayoi period (circa 300 BCE to 300 CE). Her unique approach combines traditional and ancient backstrap weaving techniques, the use of natural dyes and fibers, and a meticulous, labor-intensive weaving process. Saito’s artistic endeavors are centered on a dual mission: preserving endangered traditional techniques and shedding new light on them through a contemporary lens. The labor-intensive and time-consuming process becomes the crucible for her ideas and artistic joy, resulting in a powerful body of work that represents a unique convergence of traditional techniques and contemporary artistic expression. Saito received a BFA in Graphic Design from Tama Art University in Tokyo, Japan, and an MFA in Textiles from Parsons School of Design in New York.

The artist’s work is featured in HCCC’s In Residence: 17th Edition exhibition.

To learn more about Terumi Saito’s work, visit www.terumisaito.com