Spring 2025 Launch Event
Sunday May 4th, 2025
2 - 5pm
1355 Cedar Valley Road
Laurens, South Carolina 29360
Stall Three Studio is proud to present the opening of Inside Africa, The Spring 2025 Collection on the afternoon of Sunday, May 4th. Hosted in the barn that houses the Original Stall Three Studio in Laurens, SC, guests are invited to explore the curated selection of artwork inspired by South Africa’s rich landscapes, culture, and wildlife. The exhibition features a new series of works by Sterling Crawford and work from established contemporary South African artists, offering diverse perspectives.
Guests will have the opportunity to view and acquire the artwork, while enjoying light refreshments and South African wine in an intimate and elegant setting. The artists will discuss their work, offering insight into the stories and inspirations behind each piece. This launch event marks the beginning of a two-month exhibition, with private appointments available for continued viewing at the Greenville showroom starting May 5th, 2025.
THE ARTISTS
Sterling Crawford
B. 1997 | Greenville, South Carolina, USA
A graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Finance (2019), Sterling has spent five years in accounting, while also growing her business as a professional artist. In 2023, she founded Stall Three Studio as a gallery to curate collections of contemporary fine art that are unique, timeless, and reflective of a thoughtful narrative. She values working closely with collectors to help them find pieces that resonate deeply and fulfill their collecting goals, and working with artists to help share their meanings.
Her artistic philosophy is driven by a belief in art’s ability to connect people across different backgrounds. Through her work, Sterling invites audiences to appreciate not only the beauty of art but also its power to bridge worlds and perspectives.
Laurel Holmes
B. 19XX | Cape Town, South Africa
Laurel Holmes transitioned from a corporate career to full-time artist in 2012, relocating four years later from Johannesburg to Kommetjie to be closer to nature. Mentored by Karin Daymond and Ricky Burnett, she primarily works in oil on canvas but has explored encaustic painting, mixed media, and printmaking through workshops and internships. In 2021, she earned a postgraduate diploma in fine art (with distinction) from the Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town, focusing on porcelain paper clay. Her work, inspired by her local natural surroundings and exploring fragility and memory, is held in private collections worldwide and in South African corporate collections, including the Spier Arts Trust and the University of Cape Town’s Works of Art Collection.
Nkosinathi Thomas Ngulube
B. 1975 | Cape Town, South Africa
Nkosinathi Thomas Ngulube is a self-taught artist and leading gallerist whose work is deeply rooted in raw emotion, symbolism, and unconventional materials. Beginning with foraged objects in sculpture, his practice has evolved into a layered, textural exploration of painting on hessian fabric—born from both hardship and triumph. Rejecting traditional brushes, he applies paint with his fingers and tools, creating frenetic compositions filled with markings, mirrored text, and vernacular symbols that challenge viewers to engage in deeper conversation. His work navigates themes of identity, struggle, and resilience, reflecting his own journey of perseverance. Through his bold expressionism, Nathi transforms discarded materials into powerful narratives, embodying his belief in finding beauty within chaos.
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