STONE VEIN STUDIO
(Taylor
gorsuch)
Rockford, IL
Stone Vein Studio seeks to redefine the boundaries of creativity while fostering a community where individuality thrives. Stone Vein’s work is truly something unique. While some may think nothing of deceased insects, Stone Vein turns them into beautiful works of art, her way of honoring and respecting them, rather than being forgotten.
Each taxidermy piece is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and serves as a tribute to the beauty of the natural world. You do not want to miss Taylor and her incredible display at this year’s DEVIATE event.
Tell us about you. I’m Taylor and I’m from Rockford, Illinois. My primary focus with my art is to bring beauty to deceased creatures in order to honor and respect them, rather than them being forgotten about.
What inspires your art? My art is inspired by respect for nature, the living, and the dead. I try to draw inspiration for my pieces from the specimens themselves, including their colors, habitat, behaviors, and more.
Where can we find your work? Website or Examples of galleries, stores, and events you have been involved in. My shop is through Etsy, but I’m also able to offer local pickup in the Rockford area! You can find Stone Vein Studio on Etsy, Facebook, and Instagram. I also have select pieces available at Outcast 815 Boutique in Rockford!
Knowing DEVIATE is an experiential, interactive art event, how do you envision participating and building your booth? I had a wonderful time at the last event, and customers seemed to really love my work and my booth. I had an interactive photo booth last year, and it seemed to be a huge hit. At some points I had a line far outside of the booth. This year I plan to go bigger with my displays and my interactivity!
What are your future goals for your art? I really want to help people appreciate the beauty in death. I think that death is a tough topic for most people, and I want to show them that there can still be love and wonder when life comes to an end. My goal is to keep expanding my shop so that I can continue to make bigger and better pieces. I want people to feel the same shock and amazement that I do when I see these incredible creatures.
What are you most excited about for DEVIATE? Why should people come to DEVIATE? There are a lot of reasons to come to DEVIATE, but for me, I’m really looking forward to meeting all of the other artists and members of the community. DEVIATE is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step outside of the norm and connect with other like-minded individuals. Whether it’s music, food, art, or something entirely different, I can’t wait to see what (and who) the community brings for this event.
Why should people come to check out YOUR booth at DEVIATE? People should come check out my booth at DEVIATE because I’ll be having a few marvels of nature that most people never get the chance to see in person, let alone bring them home. I am very passionate about these creatures, and I would love to share them with the world. I’d love to meet you and help you find the perfect piece for your home!