Rachael Zur’s expanded paintings are a unique blend of sculptural physicality and traditional techniques, depicting objects commonly found in living rooms. In this blog, we explore her journey from stay-at-home mom to MFA graduate, her national exhibitions, and how her work invites viewers to reimagine everyday spaces through art. Read on to learn more about Rachael’s creative process and her latest projects.

Create! Magazine Issue #41 features Mary Lacy, a New England-based artist whose work transcends public murals and enters the intimate realms of anatomy and somatic memory. Her recent mixed media mosaics explore the wonders and limitations of the human body, blending the emotional and corporeal. Read more to discover how Mary brings these themes to life in her artwork.