In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, Rodney down with encaustic and mixed-media artist Kate Santucci to trace her creative journey from theater costuming and ballet tutus to stone and wood sculpture, and ultimately to her luminous, layered encaustic paintings.
Rodney is joined by Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director of the Dayton Ballet, to discuss his journey and vision – emphasizing the importance of representation and mentorship in the arts. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Dana L. Wiley Gallery (feat. Mike Elsass) inside the Dayton Arcade on January 15, 2025.
