"There is a sensitivity to her work that inspires the viewer to participate in the messages of her creations." Bob Johnson, portrait artist

Neva Campbell is a native of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she finds inspiration in the South's dark history, gorgeous landscapes, and briny water. She received her Associate in Arts in visual communication and worked in the graphic design field in Charleston for many years. While in Charleston, she created a line of homewares for her company BeeWares from 1999-2002, which were sold across the United States. In 2003, she was chosen to paint a carousel horse representing the history of Myrtle Beach, it was auctioned off to support the local art scene. She painted, raised her two children, and wrote for the local publications.

In 2020, she saw a need for a female strong art collaborative in Myrtle Beach. She created The Lost Girls art group that focused on three artists, including herself, who had all experienced the recent loss of their mothers. While grieving, they each found solace in the making of art. They had their first art show in March 2020, the weekend before shelter-at-home orders were given for the pandemic. The show included local students who read poetry during the event.

Neva is a multi-discipline artist. Her paintings show her new-traditionalism, with a focus on traditional skills and composition with contemporary impressionistic styling. She works with acrylics on canvas and panels, gouache on paper, and ink on paper and cardboard. Additionally, Neva explores fiber art using the ancient methods of weaving and macrame to create new landscapes and stories. Lately, she has found expression through creating elaborate facades and interiors on reclaimed cardboard boxes called “Voids”. Using paint, moss, clay, sea creatures, and other elements, Neva creates a three-dimensional world. She attempts to convey living with grief in her “Voids” by juxtaposing the exterior of calmness and even happiness against the interior depths of darkness, fear, solitude, and pain.

Awards

2019       Honorable Mention, Small Works show, Artworks, Myrtle Beach, SC

2017       Nominated Best Artist, SC Woman’s Magazine, SC

2016       Best Artist, Grand Strand Happening List, SC

2016 Proclamation in Recognition of Myrtle Beach artists, City of Myrtle Beach, SC

2013  February Artist of the Month, Grand Strand Arts, SC

Published Work

2023 Article, Savannah Voyage, Savannah, GA

2018 Article, The Patriot, Frances Marion University, Florence, SC

2018 Article, Florence Morning News, Florence, SC

2017  Cover art and article, Pink Magazine, Hilton Head, SC

2015 “Off the Beaten Path”, Phantom Sway, article

2015  Bio illustration for Thigpen & Drndle Meet the Monsters book

2011 The Surge magazine, Myrtle Beach, SC

Exhibitions

2023 Artfields, Lake City, SC

2022 Piccolo Spoleto, City Gallery, Charleston, SC

2021 Carolina Cyro Massage Spa, North Myrtle Beach, SC

2020 The Lost Girls guerilla art show, group show, Myrtle Beach, SC, March

2020 Hart Witzen Gallery, Spring Free for All, group show, Charlotte, NC, March

2019 Small Works, William H. Miller Studio & Artworks, Myrtle Beach, SC, Dec

2018  Juried, Art Exhibit, South Carolina State Fair, Florence, SC, Sept

2018 Solo, Gallery 120, Clover, SC, June

2018 Juried, Artfields, Lake City, SC, Spring

2018 Solo, Flesh and Bones show, Adele Kassab Gallery, Francis Marion University, SC, Jan-Feb

2017  Two-person exhibit, First Friday Art Walk, Carl Kerridge Gallery, Myrtle Beach, SC, Dec

2017 Group, Monotone show, Island Art Gallery, Pawley’s Island, SC

2017  Juried, Artfields, Lake City, SC, juried (April 21-29)

2017 Group, Annual Collector’s Event, Myrtle Beach Art Museum, SC

2016  Group, 12x12 Show, William H. Miller Gallery, Myrtle Beach, SC

2016 Juried, Artfields, Lake City, SC