John A. Rhodes

John A. Rhodes is a mixed media artist, art educator, and native South Carolinian. Combining paint, textiles and embroidery, he draws inspiration from his life as a liberal gay man living in the conservative south, cultural awareness and his interest in the occult, supernatural and paranormal. He is passionate about social justice, especially issues surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community. In his role as a digital design and photography teacher, he hopes to instill an appreciation of art in future generations, show students that art and design are for everyone and help students find their voice through visuals. John is a double alumnus of Winthrop University with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and a Master's in Art Education. When he is not creating or teaching, you can find him nerding out to video games, comics and podcasts, or going on adventures with his nephews.