The Scout Guide Memphis & Oxford: Megan Hurdle Evil Eye Series

Megan Hurdle’s most recent art series, much like her past work, contains a sense of unique beauty. She has featured butterflies, horns, kimonos, dresses and many more, but this series, featuring the Evil Eye, holds a certain edginess that I adore. Keep reading to find out more about her evil eye series, what the evil eye means to her, and where to buy a piece for your own home. 

TSG: How do you choose what to do a series on?

M. Hurdle: It’s hard for me to answer that question because they come to me for different reasons. I think the one thing in common is that I get sort of obsessed with doing one vision 1000 ways.  For the “evil eye “ series, I was celebrating my friend’s 40th birthday in New Orleans.  I wanted to give him (and friends) something special and memorable.  The evil eye came naturally and I couldn’t stop.  Still can’t stop. I have so many ideas of portraying an evil eye.  

TSG: Why are you drawn to the Evil Eye?

M. Hurdle: Aesthetically, the evil eye are shapes, patterns and color.  There is no limit on where I can go with one symbol.  For a  small painting, the evil eye is endless with meaning even bigger.

TSG: What does the Evil Eye mean to you?

M. Hurdle: To me, the symbol itself is a sign of protection.  Hanging in your home or wearing jewelry of an evil eye is protection against evil.  

TSG: How do you make your art?

M. Hurdle: I consider myself a mixed media artist meaning I use all materials. Different papers, paints , glitters, metallics and found objects.  I collage a lot and love to layer my paintings giving them a 3D affect.  

TSG: Where do you suggest people display the Evil Eye?  

M. Hurdle: With hanging any art, scale is everything.  I have two evil eyes in my powder room.  The small wall is the perfect size and I like the reflection from the mirror.  I think for my smaller pieces, a small wall or hallway is perfect.  I also think grouping 12 - 16 evil eyes would be amazing on a wall over a sofa…colorful, fun and a conversation piece.

To purchase a M. Hurdle piece of your own, you can contact Megan at  WWW.MEGANHURDLE.COM , or you can find her evil eye series at SPRUCE , located at 632 Perkins Rd. in Memphis.  Follow Megan on her INSTAGRAM to keep up with her art journey.   

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