SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM

Abigail Tankersley is a fibers artist based in Savannah, GA, holding a B.F.A. in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art & Design. Her work combines playful colors, textures, and patterns that evoke feelings of childlike joy, while incorporating elements of scale and form that challenge viewers to confront discomfort and visceral reactions. By blending materials and craft processes, she creates immersive visuals that explore a spectrum of emotions, capturing themes of confusion, excitement, mystery, and meaning.

 

Tankersley works as a studio assistant for local artists Katherine Sandoz, Trish Andersen, and Michael Porten, and is also gaining experience as an educator, substitute teaching for Chatham County public schools. Her first solo show, “Even A Worm Will Turn” at RO3 Gallery in Savannah, GA followed her residency as a SCAD Alumni Atelier Ambassador in April 2023. She has also exhibited in shows such as “Beyond Sight” at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center (Savannah, GA, 2023,) “Welcome To Our Haus” at Bobblehaus (Manhattan, NY, 2023,) and “Un-Script-It” at Kunstraum LLC (Brooklyn, NY, 2022.)