Krista Hirr

Art Krista Hirr “I try to make my pieces unassuming to the viewer at first glance, then evolve the concept with further observation,” states John O’Hearn, a local artist specializing in kinetic art, metal and woodwork. O’Hearn’s style of art is unconventional, but functional. It’s postmodern, but comfortingly simple. It’s unexpected, but marked by a feeling of familiar excitement. Maybe like that of the day you got your first erector set.
As a child, O’Hearn always knew he wanted to create some sort of art, but it wasn’t until he enrolled at Kendall College of Art and Design that he began to hone in on his specialty. A recent graduate, he has moved back to his hometown of Traverse City to begin a promising career.
“I started young and I guess I had a thing for beds,” states O’Hearn of a few childhood creations. “My favorite design was inspired from the bouncing horse I had in my room at the time. It just made sense to attach large coiled springs to each corner of the mattress.” He also built a swinging bed that hung from the ceiling and a base for a bed that filled the entire room and was covered with twin-sized mattresses.

Features Krista Hirr I couldn’t wait to get out of Michigan. I needed to be by the sun and sand or mountains or big city lights or anywhere but where I was. You see, I lived near Flint, and couldn’t wait to get out of Michigan.
After college, I packed up my little gold Sunfire and took off on my first cross-country road trip sans Mom and Dad. Three days later I arrived in paradise, a.k.a. San Diego, California. It was January. It was 70. It was sunny. I was happy.

Features Krista Hirr Few get an opportunity like this one: Kingsley senior, Kasi Hency, will represent Team Michigan in an international track and field meet this summer. She will be traveling to Hawaii for a few days of fun and team bonding and then head off to the competition in Surfer’s Paradise, Australia. Participants had to be nominated for the “Down Under Sports Tour” by a coach or have appeared on a pre or post-season honors list. Hency’s source of nomination has been kept anonymous, even from her.

Features Krista Hirr An eclectic blend of fashions from the 20th century hit the runways this spring to preview the latest trends. This season is all about recycling what has worked in the past, but adding a new twist for ’06. From the feminine and flirty to the mod rockers, these collections are sure to bring a few new favorites to anyone’s closet.