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Art School

Elisabeth Higgins O'Connor, Shantytown Fairytale Sculptor

Episode 63 | 3m 17s

KQED Art School is on a mission to find out how artists develop their signature style, and we’re asking some prolific Bay Area artists to tackle this compelling question in order to figure out how one goes about developing an artistic approach that is recognizable and unique. Elisabeth Higgins O’Connor creates poignant, larger-than-life figures that are seemingly cobbled together.

Aired: 09/30/15

Rating: NR

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