THERAPLANT X STEPH BURR
We love collaborating with local CT community members on exciting projects here at Theraplant & when the idea of designing skateboards and longboards to giveaway to our wonderful community came to the table, we knew exactly who to call. Local CT artist, Steph Burr, had submitted her portfolio to us in 2020 through our Call for Artists campaign and we had been saving her info for just the right moment.
Steph began making art at a young age and has developed a stunning vocabulary for vibrant, lively graphic art. From murals to smaller scale paintings to skateboards to apparel, Steph’s diverse portfolio is full of stellar work. Steph absolutely crushed this project and we can’t wait to share these boards with you all. We had to have a little fun with them first though…
Find out more about Steph’s work & all the entry details below!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Steph Burr grew up in a small town in north-west CT. She began making art at 13 when her mother suddenly passed away from liver cancer. She has been using art as a method of self-therapy ever since.
Steph went on to obtain a dual BA in Studio Art and Filmmaking from Fairfield University. While at Fairfield, she was always painting on walls and places she wasn't supposed to. Her work was often criticized as “busy” and “overworked”. Despite encouragement from professors, the critiques left her feeling isolated and misunderstood.
During the spring of her senior year, legendary Bronx graffiti artist CRASH held a retrospective show “From the 4 Train to Fenders” on campus. Steph attended the show and realized that there might be other people who could relate to what she was doing. She had the opportunity to speak to Crash, ask him about painting trains, and even got to show him a few images of her work.
Over the years Steph remained a huge fan of Crash’s work and was elated when he hired her to assist him in painting the historic Houston-Bowery wall in NYC. Burr says that meeting Crash was a truly life-changing event and admits that she might not have continued making art if it were not for his encouragement and understanding of her colorful “overworked” style.
Steph is currently represented by Wall Works NY which is the passion project of Crash and entrepreneur Robert Kantor. Her work has been featured alongside artists such as Bio, MadC, DAZE, and Nick Walker. Steph currently resides in Torrington, CT and has a studio in the downtown Arts District.
Enter To Win At Woodbury Brewing Co.
Starting March 8th through March 31st 2022
Visit WBC for a chance to win a Theraplant x Steph Burr Skateboard along with loads of swag from Theraplant & WBC! Upon entering you may also receive half off your first pour of locally crafted beer!
*Must be 21+ to enter*
Located @ 738 Main St. South Woodbury CT.