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Lindsey Stirek is an artist educator currently working in the Studio Art program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With fifteen years of training in Urasenke chadō (the way of tea) and half a decade of experience in calligraphy and kintsugi (lacquer repair), her artistic education is rooted in rich traditions of Japanese arts. Her practice embraces the intersection of nature, art, and sustainability. She expresses sincere gratitude to the teachers who have imparted the values of beauty and fulfillment derived from working closely with natural materials. Aside from her artistic work, she teaches and conducts research in manga and anime, focusing on queer narratives, minority representation, and the intersections of visual storytelling with cultural identity. Her work not only informs her teaching but also bridges traditional and contemporary forms of Japanese art. Through her art, Lindsey aims to leverage storytelling as a means to address ecological issues, integrating design thinking and land stewardship into her creative processes. She strives to create works that resonate with nature, using land art and basketry techniques that highlight the importance of sustainability and our connection to the environment.
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