Ardest Gallery is a fine arts gallery representing top Texas 2D and 3D visual artists, located in The Woodlands, TX.
25200 Grogan's Park Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
832-296-6723
julieverville@ardestgallery.com
GALLERY HOURS
Wednesday to Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturdays 10am - 4pm
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Originally trained as an architect—and later as an interior and furniture designer—I now bring the essence of those disciplines into my work as an abstract artist. My practice is rooted in the exploration of form, structure, and materiality, drawing on years of designing spaces and objects to inform the way I compose, construct, and layer each piece. Materials are at the heart of my process. I …
Originally trained as an architect—and later as an interior and furniture designer—I now bring the essence of those disciplines into my work as an abstract artist. My practice is rooted in the exploration of form, structure, and materiality, drawing on years of designing spaces and objects to inform the way I compose, construct, and layer each piece. Materials are at the heart of my process. I …
Originally trained as an architect—and later as an interior and furniture designer—I now bring the essence of those disciplines into my work as an abstract artist. My practice is rooted in the exploration of form, structure, and materiality, drawing on years of designing spaces and objects to inform the way I compose, construct, and layer each piece. Materials are at the heart of my process. I work with wood, brass, plaster, and other elements commonly found in architectural and design environments, often incorporating reclaimed or recycled pieces that carry their own histories. Each material has a voice, a weight, a texture, and I approach them as collaborators rather than components. My role is to uncover their character and allow their inherent stories to guide the evolution of the work. I begin every piece with an idea, but I never fully know where it will lead. The creative process becomes a conversation—improvised, intuitive, and shaped by the qualities of the mediums themselves. I am drawn to surfaces, textures, and subtle tones, often choosing restraint in color to highlight composition and detail. My inspiration comes from everywhere: the places I travel to, the objects I encounter, and the quiet moments of observing how things are made, placed, or worn by time. These influences merge into abstract forms that invite multiple interpretations. One of the aspects I cherish most is seeing how different viewers respond in their own ways to the same piece, projecting their experiences and emotions onto the work. In blending architecture, design, and fine art, I aim to create objects that feel both constructed and intuitive—pieces that echo my past disciplines while embracing new possibilities in material and expression.