About the artist

Shay Woodhouse

Shay’s work processes concepts of home, addiction, religion (LDS specifically), agrarian crisis, rural identity and the American Dream. The narrative of her work cultivates a sense of nostalgia and carries repeated symbolism drawn from photographs and memories. 

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Shay Woodhouse was born 5th generation on a potato farm in Oakley, Idaho. She is a multimedia artist primarily working with clay, oil paint, and fiber arts. She received her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 2018. Since then, she has resided in Boise where she has a full time studio practice and runs The Clay Collective offering classes and art shows to her community.

Shay Recently participated in a 6 month Artist Residency with The Alexa Rose Foundation and The Common Well. More infomation on those organizations below.

American Dream.

An Installation of oil paintings and textile works

September 2024, at The Common Well

Home is a Blanket.

Quilted Textiles

September 2024, at The Common Well

Opal | Oil on panel | 24x24 in.

Long Distance Call | Oil on canvas | 12x12 in.

Happiness in Bliss | Oil on canvas | 12x12 in.

Martina | Watercolor | 12x12 in.

Waiting | Watercolor | 12x12 in.

Mariah Platter | Earthenware & Majoilica | 16x16x3 in

Mended | Stoneware, Glaze & Gold Leaf | 29x26x9 in

Autonomy | Earthenware & Majolica | 20x10 in