Craig Wood ( he/him/his )

At the heart of my artistic pursuit is a quest to awaken joy and curiosity in viewers. My current work explores hybridity and the possibilities of otherworldly life forms, using ceramic sculptures to embody a sense of otherness and challenge our assumptions about living beings. These creatures, with their organic and mechanical parts fused in delightful and unexpected ways, spark wonder and ignite the imagination. Tentacle-like appendages suggest playful sentience, while intricate geometries enchantingly defy conventional biological structures. I aim to enchant viewers, inviting them to question assumptions about life, intelligence, and the boundaries between the organic and inorganic. By presenting these hybrid creatures in tangible, three-dimensional forms, my work evokes curiosity about what other life forms might exist beyond our planet. Through my art, I strive to push the boundaries of imagination and foster the return of child-like wonder and delight. My work offers a cheerful window into a world of possibility and creativity waiting to be explored.

Craig Wood is an American artist based in St. Petersburg, Florida and Woodstock, NY.  Born in Orlando, Florida, Wood developed a love for ceramics in early adulthood.

Wood’s current work invites the viewer to question common assumptions about life, particularly given the limitations of one’s personal experience. He is particularly interested in the ways in which art can spark imagination and rekindle the sense of child-like wonder often lost in adulthood.

Wood’s sculptural work employs vivid, bold colors, unexpected shapes, and an unusual combination of ceramic and non-ceramic elements. His two-dimensional work explores the concepts of cultural and personal identity, and often employs the use of visual puns and references to art history.

Wood has exhibited his eclectic work in galleries and museums nationwide.  Notable among his recent exhibitions is ‘Under a Pink Sky: Life on Planet X,’ a solo showcase held at the Morean Center for Clay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Wood’s work can be seen in ‘500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work’ by Lark Books, and he has recently been accepted into the prestigious Artaxis network by a jury of his peers.

Overall, Wood’s work is characterized by its thoughtful exploration of human experience and its joyful, dynamic aesthetic. Through his art he continues to contribute his voice to contemporary art and to the broader cultural conversation.