Interview with John Ruggieri 1) Please tell us something about your background and your art journey so far. My art journey began at a young age. I’ve always been fascinated by the way visual storytelling can capture emotion and perspective in ways that words often cannot. Over the years, I experimented with various mediums, from traditional drawing and painting to digital modeling and 3D printing. Recently, my focus has shifted to refining my oil painting practice and explori

Interview with Samuel T. Scholtes 1. Please tell us something about your background and your art journey so far. I’m Samuel T. Scholtes, a self-taught interdisciplinary artist from South Bend, Indiana, now based in Bend, Oregon. My creative path has been deeply personal, shaped by the contrasts of blue-collar jobs, careers in the corporate world, and my journey through addiction and recovery. Art entered my life during a period of deep unravelling, when I was confronting addi

Interview with Xiaoping Yu 1. Please tell us something about your background and your art journey so far. I’m a visual artist based in Edinburgh, and I completed my MA in Contemporary Art Practice at the University of Edinburgh. I believe that art knows no boundaries, so I like to experiment with various media. I create sculptures, wall pieces, and installations using clay and resin. My art gives form to involuntary memories and emotions, revealing complexities that reflect e