Inside the Studio

Arlina Cai in Residency at MacArthur Place

Arlina Cai laughing while working on an abstract painting on a table outside.
Photo by Emma K Creative

Inspired by her Uprise Art x MacArthur Place residency, Arlina’s atmospheric paintings unfold as fluid, languid meditations on cultivating awe within moments of tranquility. Take a look behind the scenes of residency below as captured by Emma K Creative.

Arlina Cai working on an abstract painting at an outdoor table.
Photo by Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai choosing paints next to her abstract painting.
Photo by Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai pouring paints onto her colorful well-crusted palette.
Photo by Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai sitting on an outdoor couch sketching in her notebook.
Photo Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai holding a brush and working on an abstract painting outside.
Photo by Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai walking around the gardens at MacArthur Place.
Photo by Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai sketching in her notebook.
Photo by Emma K Creative
Arlina Cai walking around the grounds and gardens at MacArthur Place near the spa.
Photo by Emma K Creative

Photos by Emma K Creative

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