Humor: Humor also comes into play through many of the shapes. The simplicity of line drawing with animated child-like qualities reference a sense of nostalgia for the past. Imagery inspired… Read More
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
In Phoenix this Week
I am really excited to be in Phoenix this week for a quick self made residency! Traveling and residencies are a huge part of my process. For me being dislodged… Read More
Nate Najar and Daniela Soledade Blow Us a Sweet, Soft Kiss From Rio
Nate Najar and Daniela Soledade Blow Us a Sweet, Soft Kiss From Rio The Pinellas-based jazz artists performed a spellbinding set of bossa nova tunes with prominent jazz players at… Read More
Happy First Birthday to the James Museum!
Happy First Birthday to the James Museum! The Cultural Connections of Edward S. Curtis The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art displays the images of early 20th century… Read More
A somewhat fanciful, but true, biography of me – Akiko Kotani
A somewhat fanciful, but true, biography of me – Akiko Kotani At the break of dawn with the ascent of Scorpio, I was born in Waipahu, Hawaii. According to the Chinese calendar, being… Read More
Meet Akiko Kotani
Meet Akiko Kotani The work of fiber artist Akiko Kotani manifests a remarkable distillation of diverse influences and sources of inspiration; filtered through her own finely tuned sensibility about the… Read More
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
American Stage’s outdoor production is as warm and breezy as its outdoor venue…. Read More
What I’ve Learned From A Polar Bear
“Millions of children are waiting to be made equal.” –Letter to a Teacher by the School of the Barbiana, Italy. For my first post here as a 2019 grantee, I… Read More
First Impressions Are False
Never rely on your first impression How do I know? Because I recently received this email from a performer in one of my regular ensembles, who left the group after… Read More
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