Artistic Stones

Being at "1-art valley" and working with the kiwisual staff has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As an artist it's important to find a sense of peace and focus when creating art, and this is exactly what I found during my stay with the organization. The environment around me and the invigorating energy of the programs and people has allowed me to explore my bounties as a painter and artist.

Nissa Kauppila, an American artist, has been painting and establishing art connections in Mainland China since June, 2015. Being immersed in Chinese art, culture, and the physical environment has highlighted a sense of flow and connectivity in her subject matter; her paintings continue to create a sense of tension and fragility, yet includes a new focus on macro subject matter such as the study of single feathers, or single flower blossoms.