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Blurred Lines
Kansas City is defined by some lines while defying others. Rivers carve distinct physical barriers through the land. State and municipal borders are perceived lines which are emphasized by roads and neighborhoods. Historic and contemporary cultural division is evident through the city, emphasizing the complex human makeup of the city.
In the spirit of bringing the members of our city together, I envision a Kansas City in which lines are blurred. Can this be a home that embraces unity while enriching the groups and individuals of which it is composed? Public art such as the Parade of Hearts campaign is a fantastic access point to a re-thinking of our surroundings and the lines that define them.
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Artist Spotlight
Element Ten + Heidt and Depth: Dylan Steinmetz, Randy Steinmetz, Olivia Shelton, Neal Heidt
Dylan Steinmetz is a multidisciplinary artist with a BFA in sculpture from KCAI, earned in 2015. His 2d works use paper collage and acrylic paints. His 3d work uses cement, moldmaking, found objects, and plaster, specifically ornamental plaster & moldmaking techniques learned and utilized in the field of historical restoration in Kansas City for the past 5 years. He studied under Russel Ferguson during college. In 2011 he received 3rd place in Young Masters, an annual exhibit at Dallas Museum of Art. In April of 2021 he created Found Space Studios, a company to promote functional modern designs using the traditional and centuries old methods in architectural plaster as well as custom sculptures.