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The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a prestigious private art school located in Kansas City, Missouri that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and Higher Learning Commission, KCAI has a faculty of around 75 members and an enrollment of approximately 700 [...]
As I stepped into the Taoxichuan Ghost Market in early 2017, I was immediately entranced by the air of mystery and excitement that surrounded me. The market, which had originated from the legendary Ghost Market, had been carefully preserved to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind experience. As I wandered through the market, I couldn't help but [...]
https://videopress.com/v/laiHQlL8?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&controls=false&loop=true&muted=true&persistVolume=false&playsinline=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Tornado, Mixed media sculpture (2023) In my sculpture titled "Tornado," I aim to capture the tumultuous essence of a natural disaster and explore its symbolic resonance in human experience. The swirling vortex of the tornado represents the uncontrollable and chaotic forces that can uproot our lives and leave us in a state of disarray. [...]
Art has played a significant role in the culture of Jacksonville, Florida, as it has in many cities around the world. Here are ten influential examples of how art has shaped Jacksonville's cultural landscape: 1 Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: The Cummer Museum is one of the most significant cultural institutions in Jacksonville, featuring [...]
Henry John Klutho, an architect from New York, moved to Jacksonville after reading about the Great Fire of 1901. He quickly gained commissions to design numerous buildings in the city, including the Dyal–Upchurch Building and the new City Hall. In 1905, Klutho met Frank Lloyd Wright, which led him to adopt the Prairie School style [...]
As an artist, I am constantly searching for creativity. Every day presents a new challenge, a new opportunity to explore the world around me, and to create something new and exciting. My medium is abstract sculpture, and I love working with ceramics, paper, wood, and mixed media. Each material presents its own unique set of [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1vPvDuDPKI The Phoenix (2023) - chopsticks, paper straws, pencils & porcelain The Phoenix, a stunning bird, rises from its ashes, reborn from the flames. Its tears heal wounds, its feathers glow brightly. Though many seek to capture it, the Phoenix represents hope and renewal, its power untamable by mortals.
In recent years, there has been much debate about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on different industries, including the creative arts. Some have argued that AI has the potential to revolutionize creative work, while others have suggested that it will render certain forms of creativity obsolete. However, when it comes to contemporary craft, it [...]
An interpretation of Robert Frost's poem Birches It is an organic form with a dynamic and flowing structure, created using a variety of materials that lend a sense of texture and depth. The sculpture is evocative of the natural world and its cyclical nature, with a sense of growth, movement, and change. Like the birch [...]
As I work outside on my abstract sculpture made from paper straws, I am struck by the beauty of nature surrounding me. The sunlight filtering through the leaves overhead casts dappled shadows on my work, adding depth and texture to the piece. I am fully immersed in the creative process, taking in the fresh air [...]