

Stephen Battle
Born: 1976
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Based in: Taos, NM
Born: 1976
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Based in: Taos, NM
Stephen is a contemporary artist living in Taos, NM. He has an M.F.A. in painting from TCU and teaches college courses. He works in multiple series, all sourced in natural processes and spirituality.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Conceptual Abstraction, Spiritual, A combination of idea, process and intuition.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Cy Twombly, Agnes Martin, James Turrell, Mark Rothko, Joan Mitchell, Richard Tuttle
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Beyond the brush it would have to be sticks i find. I use them for mixing, and mark-making.
Where do you go for inspiration?
I usually go into the forest, but I am inspired by a variety of natural environments. It can depend on if I'm after a feeling of intimacy, or vastness.
Education
TCU
United States of America, 2006
Texas A&M
United States of America, 1998