Where curiosity leads, creativity connects, and learning becomes art “What if being different is exactly what makes us valuable?” What if you are told that you are different from everyone else? Do you feel that’s a compliment, or do you feel pressure to become more like others? I first encountered this idea of difference in Japan, where the phrase “Kuuki wo yomu (空気を読む)”  — literally, “read the air” — describes the cultural expectation to follow the majority, to blend in rath

What Does It Mean to Be Creative? At Play Full Ground, I often describe creativity not as a talent, but as a practice—a way of approaching the world with curiosity, persistence, and care. Through project-based learning, students learn how to turn ideas into actions and actions into understanding. But what does it really mean to be creative ? I once had a conversation with a student who just started her college education this semester about what it means to develop a project f

Art has a profound ability to connect people and foster community spirit. The " Speak Not So Easy " project, an eighteen-month art and education initiative, exemplifies this by bringing together young creatives in high school and early college. They collaborated, shared ideas, and co-created meaningful artworks, allowing diverse youth to contribute their creativity to a shared vision. In this post, I'll explore the project's process and the students' learning journey. My Wh

In today's fast-paced world, traditional educational models often fall short of engaging students and preparing them for real-life...

When I was writing the previous blog post, "Exploring the American Dream: A New Perspective," , I found myself reflecting on the initial idea for my microschool, which I temporarily named "Dream School." This concept was born during an entrepreneurship workshop I took during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a community-based, participatory, and collaborative artist, this period challenged me to think outside the box about my art practice. Additionally, all my teaching shifted online

In my last post , I shared that I moved to the United States with the dream of becoming an artist. The truth is, at the time, I didn't...

I recently read the local newspaper article about the American Dream: Panetta Institute survey reports college students believe less in...

I’ve been exploring the idea that "Art is useless or unnecessary," a concept that often sparks interesting discussions. While it might...