Kayli Richter
Kayli Richter is a multimedia artist with a background in figure sculpting and puppetry. Her work uses explores modern themes of technology and destruction through traditional atmospheres and worlds. She takes inspiration from The Brothers Quay and LAIKA Studios when creating her stop motion animation films. She is currently majoring in both Fine Arts and Art History at the University of Florida.
Experience
Student Ambassador at Harn Museum of Art - Harn Museum of Art (Gainesville, FL )
January 2025 - Current
Assist in coordinating and conducting Museum Night events that foster engagement between the Harn Museum of Art and students at the University of Florida.
Facilitate experiences between the Harns Interactive Touch Lab and guests.
Instructor/Secretary of HOT Clay Ceramics - HOT Clay Ceramics Club (Gainesville, FL )
August 2024 - Current
Instruct hand-building classes for beginner ceramics artists at the University of Florida.
Instruct wheel throwing classes for beginner ceramics artists at the University of Florida using the facilities at Studio TM in Gainesville. Compose emails and keep record of attendance for the HOT Clay club.
Instructor/Secretary of Manudex - Manudex Club at the University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida )
August 2023 - May 2024
Taught arts and crafts such as beadwork, embroidery, and sculpting to STEM majors at the University of Florida.
Composed emails and kept record of attendance for the Manudex club.
Awards and Exhibitions
NATIONAL K-12 CERAMICS EXHIBITION- Bailey Pottery Equipment Award, “Polluted Dreams” sculpture 2021
NATIONAL K-12 CERAMICS EXHIBITION- Orton Foundation Cash Award, “Bust of Justinian” sculpture 2021
NATIONAL K-12 CERAMICS EXHIBITION- Artistic Merit Award, “Bust of Justinian” sculpture 2021
SCHOLASTICS ART AND WRITING AWARDS 2019- Gold Key, “Bust of Justinian” sculpture, advanced to national judging.
SCHOLASTICS ART AND WRITING AWARDS 2020- Gold Key, “Polluted Dreams” sculpture, advance to national judging.
Norton Exhibition 2019- Exhibited in museum and on Norton Instagram page, “The Lament of Jesus Christ Following the Act of Peter Cutting Off a Man's Ear”, sculpture.
Women In The Visual Arts 2020- Merit Award, “Polluted Dreams” sculpture
Best Overall AP 3D Art 2020-2021- Awarded by Ceramics Teacher Brian Kovachik at Jupiter Community High School.
LOKOMOTIVE Exhibition 2023- Works “Ancient Twin” and “Bust of Justinian” were displayed and for sale at the LOKOMOTIVE gallery in Jupiter,FL.
Corner Gallery 2024- Had sculptural work displayed in the Corner Gallery at the University of Florida
University of Florida Juried Exhibition 2025- Mixed media work “While You Were Sleeping” was accepted into the selective University of Florida Gallery exhibition by juror and Chief Curator of the Orlando Museum of Art, Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon.