Arts and Music

Curate Bonus Material: Chao Studios

The Curate 757 series explores the thriving art scene in Hampton Roads. Each week, the program features an area artist. Each person works in a different medium - from painting, to sculpture and photography, to the spoken word. Each episode originally aired as a part of the parent “Curate” series, which also offers profiles of national artists.

Season 9 Episode 19 | 2m 47s | CC

Chao Studios is the ceramic practice of Arianna Chaochang, an artist who discovered clay during the pandemic and found it to be a powerful tool for healing and self-expression. Based in Virginia, Arianna channels her emotions and journey into each piece. Her work reflects authenticity, vulnerability, and a creative calling that has reshaped her life and connected her to others.

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