Local Kansas City artists help viewers learn to take a closer look at miniature art with a new exhibit at the National Toys and Miniatures Museum. This exhibit encourages visitors to consider how small art can embody big ideas.
Carlos Ortiz-Gallo is a curatorial fellow at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures who had the opportunity to see the artwork submissions firsthand.
“The submissions for ‘Local Artists Go Miniature’ showcased an incredible diversity of approaches and themes, which made for an exciting selection process,” said Ortiz-Gallo.
Only 29 out of 127 artists who responded to the call for miniature art ideas were selected for the exhibition.
Emily Blair Quinn is one of the artists featured in this exhibit, and she creates psychological landscapes with figurines, dollhouses and miniatures.
“I work full-time as an artist and have a studio at Agnes Arts near downtown Kansas City and am enjoying the peace, stability and community I am experiencing here,” said Quinn.
Quinn considers herself a painter even though her art practice is multi-disciplinary. She hunts for porcelain figurines, dolls, miniatures and dollhouses at different thrift and antique stores, picking up whatever sparks her curiosity.
“One of the things I love about being an artist is that I am constantly learning new skills and figuring out how to push my work and the ideas I am interested in forward from every possible angle,” said Quinn.
Quinn has upcoming shows to showcase her work and is creating a new body of work for her third solo exhibition with MARQUEE PROJECTS in Bellport, NY, scheduled for the summer of 2025.
Viewers can see this exhibit in the museum now through June 9, 2025 and see more of Emily Blair Quinn’s work at her website or on her Instagram page.
