ABOUT THE ARTIST
Influenced by recently uncovered family history, Khara Woods’ work explores her ancestral connection to woodworking and the conveyance of energy through pattern.
Each piece is defined by the inherent contrast of the organic against the created, and Woods’ op and pop art influences are evident throughout. Through this deep appreciation for the weight and heft of her medium, Woods invites the viewer to connect with the natural world with a fresh perspective.
Khara Woods was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She comes from a family of artists and craftspeople. She recently discovered her maternal grandfather, Yancy, worked as a lumberer at E.L. Bruce Company, once the largest manufacturer of hardwood flooring in the world - and his grandfather, was a carpenter.
Since the pandemic, the artist has researched her family tree and is discovering her use of wood, as a primary medium in her work. Woods’ greatest influence comes from her mother, who is an accomplished artist. The two collaborated on and painted her first large-scale mural in 2015. Since then, Khara has worked on more than 10 public art projects in Memphis.
Khara Woods was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She comes from a family of artists and craftspeople. She recently discovered her maternal grandfather, Yancy, worked as a lumberer at E.L. Bruce Company, once the largest manufacturer of hardwood flooring in the world. Yancy’s grandfather was a carpenter.
Since the pandemic, the artist has researched her family tree and is discovering her use of wood, as a primary medium in her work, is less an arbitrary choice and more by design. Woods’ greatest influence comes from her mother, who is an accomplished artist. The two collaborated on and painted her first large-scale mural in 2015. Since then, Khara has worked on more than 10 public art projects in Memphis.