J. Kirk Richards is a contemporary artist whose work engages with themes of antiquity, religion, spirituality, equality, and love. His work asks questions about modern application and implementation of religion as it relates to historical narratives and mythologies. The work often prioritizes the poetry of religious text over dogma or historical accuracy. Stylistically it often bridges or walks a tightrope between classical and abstract expression.
Winston Kyan is Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Utah, where he has taught since 2010. He offers courses on all aspects of Asian and Asian diaspora art. He is currently working on two books, one focuses on medieval Chinese Buddhist art and the other on Asian American Buddhist visual culture.
