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CASEY

FIGUEROA

Casey Figueroa, owner of Stone Bear Studio
located in Plymouth, MA creates bold and
colorful works that examine questions of identity,
materiality, environment, and light and color.
Working in a multi-disciplinary fashion, Casey
utilizes materials and techniques found in
contemporary and traditional artistic practices.
The influences of Street Art, Stained Glass,
Indigenous Methodologies, and Formalist
Abstraction intersect and reflect to form a unique
artistic expression.

Since returning from his graduate studies at

Onsite at Spire Center for the Performing Arts, Tai-Chi and Qi Gong are rooted in ancient Asian Montana State University, with an MFA in
25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. MA. and Virtual philosophies that perceive the balance of the universe Studio Arts and MA in Native American Studies,
and merge the individual practitioner with that unity. Casey has been an active part of the artistic
SPIRE SCHEDULE Tai-Chi fosters confidence and graceful body community in Plymouth. Currently teaching
classes at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, he has
alignment rather than power and speed. Students
learn precise movements with coordinated breathing also presented multiple iterations of his
that develop supple physical strength, focused installation HYBRID OBJECTS in Plymouth,
TUE 5:30 - 6:30PM TAI CHI concentration, and improved memory. Because its Middleborough, and most recently, Providence, RI.
techniques relax both body and mind, Tai-Chi restores
vitality. At the same time Tai-Chi is useful for personal In addition, Casey curated the Art of the
WED 9 - 10AM QI GONG sports and dancing. Contemporary Indigenous Experience art show

Qi Gong evolved from Tai-Chi and incorporates its at the Plymouth Center for the Arts in August
focus on precise movement, but Qi Gong utilizes a less 2022, with a new show scheduled for 2023.
FRI 9 - 10AM WEAPONS intricate sequence of motions. Variations of Tai Chi Casey will be showing his paintings at True Grit
include performance weapons—sword, fan, and broad Gallery in Middleborough April 2023, and at the
sword—that add challenging extensions to the Plymouth Public Library fall of ‘23.
SAT 9 - 10AM TAI CHI motions. Another variation is push hands which is
done with a partner. Presently Casey is exploring a series of small works

SAT 10 - 11AM PUSH HANDS & In Master Fang's Tai-Chi and Qi-Gong classes both examining minerals, process, and
TAI CHI veteran students and newcomers benefit together. As depth that will be available later in 2023. Other
beginners learn the first motions, the more advanced projects currently in the works include public art
students continue to perfect their forms. Each class installations, creating workspaces for artists in the
*Individual private or group lessons are nurtures students’ potential for achieving personal Plymouth area, and increasing opportunities
available. Please call Master Fang. harmony. for Indigenous artists of the area.

Asian Crane Tai Chi, LLC. If you would like more information, visit his
Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Fang Association
website at www.stonebear.art
781.588.5421
fang@taichiwithfang.com
www.taichiwithfang.com For more regular updates and a look at his process
and other works, please visit
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www.instagram.com/stone_bear_studio