Fantasy art is one of the few genres that has endured since humanity’s earliest artistic expressions. The universal nature of fantasy art is brilliantly represented by the intriguing and beguiling sculptures of Chinese-born, New York–based artist Tina Yu. Yu’s works draw on the Asian aesthetic of “cuteness,” called keai in Chinese and kawaii in Japanese. Yu brings her imaginary characters to life in painstakingly detailed, personally meaningful sculptures, guided by her so-called “Double C” (cute and creepy) style.
Art teachers advocate for their programs, their students, and themselves. Young students foster positivity and intergenerational connection through mandala displays, elementary students collaborate with a local artist to problem-solve and construct papier-mâché houses, middle-school students create illustrated dictionary pages to share with the community, high-school photography club students use their voices to advocate for a full class, and more.
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