Artist Profile: Stephen McDonnell

Overview
Stephen McDonnell is a Pennsylvania-based artist whose work confronts the impact of industrial extraction on the environment. Drawing from his region’s coal and fracking history, he uses earth-based materials to create stark, meditative works rooted in land and loss.

Death Spiral is composed of fracking sand from Wisconsin and dirt from Vermont. Minimal yet charged, the piece balances visual restraint with political urgency—challenging viewers to reflect on energy, extraction, and environmental cost.

Featured Artwork
Bushwick Gallery

Artwork Title: Death Spiral
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Fracking sand and dirt
Dimensions: 48 x 48 inches
Location: Waverly Pennsylvania
Price: 7500 USD
Edition: Original 1 of 1

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