BIOGRAPHY
Breonna Harris-Plants is a printmaker based in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Drawing inspiration from her rural Appalachian roots, her work explores themes of generational trauma, memory, and transformation. Her creative process is deeply informed by her connection to her heritage and her exploration of how one’s origins shape personal identity.
Breonna graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Studio Art from Meredith College in December 2024, building on the foundation of her Associate’s in Fine Arts from Wake Technical Community College, earned in 2022.
Her work has been exhibited by the UNCG Art Truck and featured in Meredith College’s 40th and 41st Annual Juried Art Exhibitions. Following graduation, Breonna is dedicating herself to advancing her artistic practice and exploring new creative directions.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Informed by my rural Appalachian roots, my work explores the impact of generational trauma on my identity and sense of self as a woman. Through my art, I construct narratives that examine memory, transformation, and the complexities of heritage tied to geographical location
Primarily a printmaker, I find solace in the meditative nature of repetitive mark-making. The rhythm of this process offers space to reflect on my internal dialogue and is central to my ongoing journey toward healing and balance. Often working in black and white, I use the absence of color to emphasize form and structure, while also paying homage to the traditional techniques of printmaking. Through this medium, I challenge myself to translate abstract concepts like trauma and legacy into tangible representations, furthering the dialogue between the past and present.
Heritage is both a source of strength and a reminder of unresolved pain. Through my art, I seek to bridge this divide and foster a space for reconciliation and growth. My process invites a deeper exploration of the complexities of intergenerational experiences, offering a restorative conversation that acknowledges both the weight and the potential for transformation.
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Education
2024 Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (summa cum laude), Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
(Studied with Cameron Johnson, Emily Howard, and Sherry Di Filippo)
2022 Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts (summa cum laude), Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina
(Studied with Ann Marie Kennedy, Harriet Hoover, and Kelly Sheppard Murray)
Experience
2022 Collaborative Mural for Wake Tech RTP Campus, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina
Awards
2022 Purchase Award, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina
Scholarships
2023 Full Transfer Academic Scholarship, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
Presentations
2024 The Duality of Love Within Caravaggio’s Victorious Cupid, Celebrating Student Achievement Day, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
2023 Visiting Artist Talk, Portfolio and Resume ART-214, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina
Professional Development
2023 Big Ink Workshop, Artspace, Raleigh, North Carolina
Group Exhibitions
2024 41st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit, Juried by Patrizia Ferreira, Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
2023 40th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit, Juried by Jean Gray Mohs, Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina
2022 Associate of Fine Arts Painting and Printmaking Exhibition, WTCC Library, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina
2020 View from the Window, Online Exhibition, UNCG Art Truck, Greensboro, North Carolina
3 Person Exhibitions
2024 Confluence: Where Our Rivers Meet, Frankie G. Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina