Charlotte-based artist, Kai, has been honing her skills in painting and drawing for the past two years. Originally a sonic artist, born in 1994, Kai has successfully found a way to merge her 8 years of sonic experience with her new passion for drawing.

 

Kai has always believed in the evolution of expression and how it correlates with our evolution in spirit. As an intuitive painter, Kai’s choices in line work and bold choice of color ultimately challenges the boundaries of the ‘artist way’. Kai’s goal, as a visual artist, is for the listener and the seer to take the opportunity to evolve.

 

Kai believes that we are all attached to a spiral-webbed like connection that aids in our ascension. Where all of our perceptions blend allowing space for individual + collective ascension. If you’re looking for Kai, then you’re looking for evolution.

 

“When I evolve, you evolve..We evolve” - Kai

Malaysha K. Belton is an artist both born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

As a working artist, Malaysha specializes in digital illustration, acrylic on canvas and mixed media art. She pulls inspiration from early childhood experiences growing up on the east side of charlotte through her vibrant symbolism, spiritual connection and deep rooted family ties.

 

While actively building her name in the art community Malaysha serves as an art instructor for young artists in North Carolina.

SAIGA seeks to capture the energy and vibrancy of popular culture, bringing to life the heroes, villains, and robots that have captured our imaginations since childhood. With a nod to the pointillism techniques of Seurat and the bold lines of Roy Lichtenstein, SAIGA's work is a celebration of the joy and playfulness of pop art.

Inspired by a childhood immersed in 90s culture, SAIGA's pieces are both nostalgic and contemporary, blending the familiar with the unexpected. Through the use of halftone dots and bold colors, SAIGA creates dynamic and striking pieces that are sure to catch the eye.

Taryn Hare, creator of Ambivert Art, is a self-taught artist and Charlotte native. Being a self-proclaimed “ambivert”, one that doesn’t quite fit in the box of an introvert or an extrovert, she created Ambivert Art to showcase diverse artwork that speaks to the duality we each possess.

 

To achieve this she uses contrasting and compelling designs to convey a message. The message: To fully be yourself and show up in all your eccentricities, and contradictions. You don't have to choose a side or perform; you should dive fully into who you are and how you want to show up.  

 

She wants the viewer to always feel an array of emotions whether it’s intrigue, delight, curiosity or tranquility; each piece is a mirror into the complexity and dichotomy she sees in each of us.

When you arrived, you were given a box that includes a NFC Card. you will use this to vote for the winner. Please be sure to visit each artist's exhibit and choose what resonates .

Remember, $1000 is up for grabs and they've all worked really hard to take it home, so make it count.

 

To Vote:

1.) Open Box

2.) Tap Card To Phone

3.) Follow Link

4.) Choose Your Winner

Although we're in the infancy of virtual reality, it's going to be a huge part of our lives within the next decade.

 

Be sure to take time to view our virtual installations and enjoy a new reality.

Mirror mirror on the wall, whose the coldest of them all ? Be sure to stop by the mirror both to make sure this moment is frozen in time.  

 

You can have your images sent or printed but hurry, this won't last all night.

After voting, it's up for the rest of the night.

Sounds provided by DOMO and Alexx Noire

 

 

Dominic (DJ DOMO) is a Disc Jockey, event curator and technologist from Atlanta, GA. Dom’s love for music was inspired by the soulful sounds of 80s R&B and his Caribbean heritage from a young age.

 

During his college years he had the opportunity to craft his event curation skills through managing and hosting concerts from featured artists such as Young Thug, 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, H.E.R and more.

 

This passion and experience in the music space led him to DJing where he quickly grew to playing sounds in the private event space in the US and internationally.

 

Dom has a goal to innovative the ways DJs manage their careers, connect with opportunities, and collaborate in streamlined ways through technology. He believes music is the language of the soul.

 

 

 

Dee Mac is a dynamic technology and art enthusiast from Charlotte, NC. His rich professional career in technology seamlessly intersects with a passionate involvement in design.

 

With expertise spanning data analytics & visual storytelling, and a keen eye for innovation, trends, and culture, Dee’s unique skillset skillfully transforms diverse ideas from mere concepts into tangible realities.

 

Driven by the belief that true innovation emerges at the crossroads of technology and creativity, Dee has been bringing his visionary ideas to life for over a decade.

 

“There’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing a small spark of thought evolve into a living, breathing entity in the real world.” - 〽️