to Play Full Ground
Play Full Ground (PFG) is the social and educational art studio located in Monterey, CA. Artist Mai Ryuno creates socially engaged art, intersecting art and education, and process-, project-based art workshops for self discovery and collaboration. PFG's mission is to encourage self-reflection, social awareness, and free expression, and inspire the community.
I'm Mai Ryuno
I'm an artist and educator who believes that art is an integral part of everyday life. My work is focused creating participatory experiences that promote positive human interactions. Through my art, I aim to encourage people to discover their own creative voice, express themselves freely, and embrace their differences. I hope to inspire others to become comfortable in their own skin and explore ways of thinking and doing.
Personal & Group Learning
Art for Storytelling
- Individuals
Are you ready to explore your unique story and express yourself through art and storytelling? Our course is designed to help you discover your true self and create a story that comes straight from your heart. You'll learn how to use your everyday life experiences to create an authentic visual storytelling. Sign up to start your journey towards self-discovery and free expression!
Art for Collaboration
- Teams/Organizations
Are you looking to inspire creativity and social skills in your students or teams who are struggling to work with others in projects or groups? Our workshop is designed to encourage and enhance communication and collaboration skills for project development and team building through collaborative art making. Let us help your students/teams embrace their creativity and build valuable connections!
Mai's Artwork
Students' Voice
"I like the approach-not giving too many specific instructions, but instead allowing students to experiment and find their own style. Mai is also very encouraging to all students. She fosters a good atmosphere of sharing and learning from each other."
"She works well with all the different stages individuals may be in with their work. Has insights and ideas to share, but lets the student find his or her own way at the same time."
"Mai uses thought provoking discussions in order to become a catalyst for a student’s awareness of art as a formal expression."
"Mai is a wonderful person. She gives great feedback and critiques your artwork in a way that makes you understand what you can do better on. Very inspirational as well and encourages you to challenge yourself as well as, in a sense, open a door to your creativity if you let it happen."
"Mai has great ideas to challenge one’s routine way of going about work. She’s truly non judgmental about students different approaches."
