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To Kansas City and Beyond

This space explorer and out-of-this-world design captures the unstoppable momentum of Kansas City—a city that continues to grow, evolve, and reach new heights. From Super Bowl victories and international recognition to modern airports, dynamic entertainment hubs, streetcar expansions, and the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup, Kansas City is proving time and again: there's nothing we can't do. This once "flyover" city is souring, and if we keep rising like this, we just might land on the moon.

by Madison Chapman & Aleks Justesen
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Smiling woman taking a selfie in front of a painted heart sculpture.

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Madison Chapman & Aleks Justesen

My artistic partner, Aleks Justesen, and I haven't always lived in KC, but are lucky enough to have settled in the Brookside and Midtown areas and have made this city our forever home. We are both jack-of-all trade artists that compliment and push each other. Aleks is a cartoonist, graphic designer, animator, and tinker, while I am an painter, crafter, and creative visionary. Our piece is inspired by the pursuit of creativity and striving to dream bigger and reach new heights.

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