Christina McField
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Biography:
Christina McField is a community advocate, contemporary artist, and cultural producer dedicated to empowering creatives through art and education. As founder of The WoodGrain Studio, LLC, she cultivates spaces where art and culture can thrive, fostering growth and collaboration within the creative community. McField was a recipient of the 2024–2025 Mississippi Art Commission Artist Fellowship and the 2021–2022 Community Impact Artist-in-Residence at Sipp Culture. At the Mississippi Museum of Art, she contributed to deepening the institution’s engagement with the community. McField earned a BFA in sculpture from Mississippi State University and an MAAP from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her artistic practice explores themes of memory, history, and often-overlooked narratives of the rural South through photography and sculpture. Deeply committed to preserving Southern cultural heritage, McField advocates for fellow artists and believes in the transformative power of art to bridge communities, honor the past, and inspire future generations.
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Where Time Stands Still
I am drawn to uncovering hidden stories within myself and the world around me. Exploring forgotten places—abandoned houses, rusted cars, and discarded objects—feels like rediscovering historic treasures that connect me to nature, memory, and ancestral presence. Growing up in Mississippi, I learned to value the land, stories, and heirlooms passed down through generations—reminders of resilience, culture, and the importance of preservation.
My work as both an artist and cultural organizer centers on honoring these legacies. At the Mississippi Museum of Art, I’ve merged creativity, education, and community engagement to show how art is rooted in everyday life, especially within Black communities too often overlooked by institutions. I believe art lives in our homes, heirlooms, and neighborhoods, and I strive to create opportunities for people to see and celebrate that beauty.
Through my ongoing series *Where Time Stands Still*, I document the rural South’s hidden treasures—structures, landscapes, and objects worn by time. These works uncover layers of nostalgia, mystery, and resilience, offering both a confrontation with the past and a eulogy for fading ways of life.
Some images from the series
