Featured Artist: S C Lowe

It all started when…

Drawn to color, form, and texture, my work explores the quiet, overlooked magic of everyday life. We often look at our surroundings without slowing down to truly see the layered beauty of people, places, and histories. Each painting begins with a question, evolving through internal conversations into mysterious, liminal spaces full of infinite possibility. Through these pieces, I navigate memories, stories, and the complex challenges of our world. I invite you to pause, stay curious, and immerse yourself in these layered landscapes—whether you are uncovering hidden images, reflecting on time, or simply enjoying the richness of the colors.

S.C. Lowe is an Oakland-based self-taught artist who values questions more than answers. Gifted a half-frame camera at fourteen, her creative path began in photography, documentary film, and professional paper marbling. Drawing inspiration from nature, literature, and global cultures, she committed deeply to her studio practice after living in India and returning to the U.S. in 2012. A pivotal 2018 exhibition of her Color Field-inspired abstract photography sparked a major creative shift. Eager to move from capturing the external world to exploring her internal landscape, Lowe transitioned to mixed media painting, which remains the central focus of her work today.