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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
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