V Walton American, b. 1994

V Walton (b. 1994) is a multidisciplinary artist and educator living in Baltimore, MD. They have an MFA in Ceramic Art from Alfred University and a BFA with a focus in ceramics from Towson University. Walton explores the wonder and complexity of Black identity, creating sculpture and video works that center the narratives of women and gender-expansive people. V draws from her own life: reflecting on the intersection of her identities, their chronic illness-disability and queerness. Their work illustrates the societal and interpersonal dynamics that build and break us down simultaneously, making multi-layered connections between clay[terra], nature, and the body. They were recently the subject of a solo exhibition at Swann House, Baltimore, MD curated by the renowned artist, Derrick Adams. A forthcoming solo exhibition is scheduled later this year at Hannah Traore Gallery in New York City.