BRACE Judges
Anderson Goin
Anderson Goin is an accomplished artist and entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Briarcrest Christian School in 2010 and pursued his passion for painting at Watkins College of Art and Design and Memphis College of Art. In late 2021, he founded "The Ugly Art Co.," a thriving local art collective in Memphis. This winter, the collective is set to open its gallery in the vibrant Edge District downtown, marking a significant milestone for Anderson, the collective, and the Memphis art scene.
Anderson's work is highly regarded and has been featured in prestigious institutions such as the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, the Brooks Museum of Art, and the Frist Museum. He has an impressive portfolio of solo exhibitions and has also participated in numerous group shows. His dedication to nurturing local talent and promoting artistic expression has positioned him as a driving force in Memphis's artistic community.
Olivia Avery
Olivia Avery is a Memphis native and ceramic artist. Her work is predominantly wheel thrown, hand painted, and slip trailed. The majority of the work she shows is functional pottery but she explores through 2D work and sculpture as well.
Her forms and motifs are informed by the varying terrain and foliage she has experienced through life and travels. Memphis' lush summers and bitter winters have inspired her for as long as she can remember. She is enamored with conversation between humans and nature.