Picture of the week: Pop-up art studio at Miami International Airport

Credit: MIA.

International Airport Review‘s Picture of the Week is passengers being treated to a hands-on art experience at Miami International Airport for its Artist Demo Summer Series. Pictured above is renowned Miami artist and illustrator Brian Reedy demonstrating how he brings his bold woodblock prints to life. He then got visitors into the act by teaching them how to create their own works of art so they could take a memento of Miami’s art culture home with them.

Reedy is known worldwide for his distinctive ink block prints on wood, which are influenced by traditional Ukiyo-e‑Japanese and European Medieval block prints. His imagery has been featured by brands like Hot Topic, Uniqlo, Random House, and Topps, and his designs have appeared on apparel, in movies, on television, and even in Broadway productions such as Hamilton in Australia and The Hollow on Broadway in NYC. His prints have also been showcased at galleries across the globe, from Chicago to Melbourne. Reedy’s art stems from a lifelong fascination with dinosaurs, the paranormal, and the supernatural. His block prints incorporate elements of fantasy narrative, often inspired by his travels and the architecture of India, Japan, and Thailand.

The new demo series continues on July 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., when Reedy visits MIA’s Concourse E Satellite (gates E20 to E30), which will then be followed by demos with local botanical artist Donna Torres on August 7 at the same time and on August 20 near D37 from 1 to 3 p.m.

“I am proud to see MIA continue to elevate the passenger experience through creative and memorable moments like the new Artist Demo Series. This initiative builds on the airport’s strong arts and culture presence by giving travellers a chance to engage directly with some of Miami-Dade’s most talented local artists. Alongside MIA’s award-winning art exhibition program, this series offers travellers new opportunities to experience the vibrant culture that makes Miami-Dade County so special. Together, we’re ensuring that every visit leaves a lasting, positive impression of our community’s creativity and spirit,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava.

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