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Posts published in “Interview”

Exploring Identity and Liminality: A Conversation with Yongqi Tang

Join us for an insightful conversation with Yongqi Tang, a talented artist whose works delve into the complexities of identity and the experience of living between cultures. Discover how Yongqi's unique background, studying and working in both China and America, influences her artistic approach to social constructions of identity. Explore her captivating artworks that bridge the gap between Eastern and Western influences, as she navigates the concept of liminality through personal experiences and cultural references. Gain a deeper understanding of how Yongqi challenges preconceived notions and subverts narratives surrounding her identity and representation in contemporary art. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of culture, art, and personal identity.

Discovering my Path within Art w/ Blake D. Lenoir

Growing up in Chicago my perception of art was always the extraordinary. It provided a feeling of something inexplicably tangible to the mind but felt intangible within perspective but came to fruition. I understood someone had created it in order to for me to see it; and I knew I wanted to do the same. I wasn’t sure which route would equal that satisfaction of purpose I’d eventually be looking for.