Ayo Sanderson Wilson

Founder & Chief Curator

Great Room Gallery invites us to become keepers of our own culture — celebrating, documenting, and preserving our history while honoring the stories, lived experiences, and aspirations that shape our future and our collective legacy.

We foster meaningful connections, reclaim our peace engaging in joyful, energizing experiences together, and encourage investment into our creative communities through art collecting and support of artists.

Great Room Gallery builds community through intimate, thoughtfully curated gatherings that connect artists, collectors, creators, and art enthusiasts in elevated, welcoming spaces where people can exhale, explore, feel uplifted, informed, and inspired.

Together, we celebrate art and artists in style while appreciating the beauty, meaning, and journeys behind their work — and enjoy the fellowship that grows from shared experiences.

GREAT ROOM GALLERY MARTHA’S VINEYARD EVENT WITH ARTIST STACEY ELLERBE CARTER

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am a mixed media sculptor and visual artist based in South Florida. I create immersive, oversized three-dimensional works built from layers of textile, plaster, resin, polystyrene, metal, clay, and wood — mixed media I bring together into bold, textured surfaces that capture your attention, pull you in closer, and invite you to touch.

My work explores themes of perseverance, love, resilience, transformation, and legacy. I believe art gives voice to what lives deep within us — the weight of struggle, the warmth of community, the journey that shapes us, and the boundless love you feel. Every texture, every layer, every material choice is intentional and deeply personal.

EXHIBITION ARTWORK

BLACK LAVA I

BLACK LAVA II, III

Three-dimensional Black textured vines of textiles, plaster, clay, acrylic, and resin. (Panels sold as singles or grouped)

18" x 43"

CHISELED

CHISELED

A one of a kind, hand carved three-dimensional wall sculpture of polystyrene, plaster, heavy acrylic, ivory colored resin mounted on wood.

23 1/4” x 56 1/4”

BLUE BLACK

BLUE BLACK

Three-dimensional Black textured vines. Textile, plaster, clay, with black resin.

37 3/4" x 49 3/4"

STREETS OF CARTAGENA

STREETS OF CARTAGENA

Three-dimensional textured piece made from polyethylene, plaster, heavy acrylic, resin mounted on wood.

23” x 73”

BLACK BUTTERCREAM

BLACK BUTTERCREAM

Three-dimensional Black pillow folds with white shadows and streaks. Textiles, plaster, clay, with black resin. White matte.

27 1/2" x 51 1/2"

VINES

VINES

Black textured vines of textiles, plaster, clay, acrylic, and resin

39" x 39"

EUPHORIA

EUPHORIA

Abstract painting - acrylic on canvas mounted on a black linen matte.

60" x 40"

Each sculpture is one of a kind — handmade, and encrusted in high gloss that glistens at every angle. The sculpture is housed in a custom-made, museum quality acrylic encasement called Vitrine™ — a collector's presentation like no other. Each Vitrine™ is 12.5″ × 12″ × 4″ inches in dimension, that elevates the viewing experience and preserves the work for generations. Especially created for Stacey Carter | Art Collectors.

“ The Vitrine™ Collection is near and dear to my heart — it depicts my travels, my joys, and my life in art.” A limited collection. A lasting legacy. Every piece arrives in its Vitrine™ encasement — ready to display, ready to treasure. Signed and authenticated by the artist.

THE VITRINE COLLECTION

ADDITIONAL WORKS OF ART

MOTHERHOOD

BY TOLU AYORINDE

Limited Edition Giclee on fine art paper or canvas with original artist signature.

24” x 32”

GUIDE ME HOME

BY MASON ARCHIE

Limited Edition Giclee on fine art paper or canvas with original artist signature.

18” x 24”

GUIDE ME HOME #3

BY MASON ARCHIE

Limited Edition Giclee on fine art paper or canvas with original artist signature.

18” x 24”