Karina King, a senior from California studying art with a sculpture/ceramics emphasis, feels her art is unlike any other.
Q. How did you get into sculpting?
A: When I was in high school, I went to an art exhibit featuring some of Pixar’s concept art for their past movies. I loved seeing where all of the characters had started out and how many drafts the artists went through before they decided on a final look. There were many different mediums used, the most memorable of which were the color scripts and the few sculptures. There is something special about 3D art that can’t be achieved in 2D.
Q. What is your favorite work you have ever done?
A: My favorite piece that I have done is one of my first pieces. This was the one where everything just clicked. It wasn’t just a lump of clay, or later, plaster. This piece was the first time that I let my frustrations go while I was working. It may sound crazy but I think that is what made the difference.
Q. How has the gospel influenced you in your art?
A: I look at it in a more creative way. With art, I have to look out of the box, so this has helped me while reading the scriptures. I gain a deeper knowledge and a greater appreciation of the gospel.
Q. Is your family artistic? How have they supported you?
A: My family is kind of artistic. My great grandfather was a wood worker. He made tables, chess sets and everything in between. My mother and aunt are big into crafting and scrapbooking. My grandma painted and sold her stuff at boutiques. They have always supported me. My mom has always provided me with the art supplies I’ve needed, and they encouraged me to come to BYU–Hawaii.
Q. How does your personality shine through in your art?
A: I think a different piece of art shows a different piece of the artist’s personality in addition to what emotion they are trying to portray.
Q. What are your plans for your art after you’re done at BYUH?
A: I’m planning on getting a studio in the Bay Area in a couple years, after I get back from my mission. Eventually I want to work as a concept artist for Pixar and teach art.