WHO IS JULIA?

Julia Stephens is an Asian-American, multimedia artist pursuing a Bachelor's in Fine Arts degree in sculpture along with a secondary degree in English creative writing at Florida State University.

Statement

To focus on life inherently means that you will encounter death. Through an exploration of various mediums I strive to illuminate the beauty in the cyclical nature of our lives focusing on how elements from life influence death as well as how views on death impact life. 

Starting on this path in high school, I would mainly focus on the assurance of the afterlife and the physical influences that directly impact the "soul". Throughout my time studying, I have began to investigate the importance of physicality in culture shaping someone's identity which has influenced the way I utilize materials and also my selection of materials within sculpture. Additionally, I have only breached the surface on research in pagan roots within abrahamic religions and how faith influences the way we view ourselves and the trajectory of our lives.