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The official company of multidisciplinary artist Kira Bursky. Magic-Inspired Film, Art & Fashion Company with 14 Million Views & 40,000 Subscribers on YouTube.

All Around Artsy was founded in 2009 by Kira Bursky, an award-winning filmmaker on a journey to explore perceptions of reality with each of her magic fueled films and projects. She is inspired by our capacity to heal from mental health issues and is driven to tell stories of our ability to transform our minds and hearts into a perspective of infinite possibility. She has produced over 60 short films and music videos that have screened at festivals around the world from Los Angeles to Berlin to Beijing. In 2014 Kira was recognized as National YoungArts Finalist and was a finalist in the White House Student Film Festival where she had the honor of screening her work in the White House. In 2015 Kira was selected as the Best Emerging Female Filmmaker at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY). In 2016 she was featured in Seventeen Magazine as the April issue's Power Girl and received the Emerging Artist to Watch grant through Le Couvent artist residency in France. Kira and her creations have been featured through NPR, Out Magazine, Pride and No Film School to name a few. Her YouTube channel has over 38,000+ subscribers and 18 million+ views. Kira's immersive film installation "Considerations of Infinity" ran from November 2019 to June 2020 as a part of her year-long artist residency with Vibe of Asheville. She is currently developing the script for her first feature film.

10/06/2026

✨ Kira’s Creative Adventure Updates! ✨
I built a comedy writing app, scheduled upcoming improv & stand up performance dates, and a lot more… let’s dive in:

✍️ Today marks day 319 of journaling at least 3 pages of writing every day! I honestly can’t believe it. Journaling led me to improv, stand up, tap dance, sewing, mime school in Paris, clown class in California, a top escape room in Amsterdam... etc. When you unleash your subconscious, curiosity comes out to play and take you on unexpected adventures! 🌈

📝 I’ve been busy working on new comedy material… and during this process I thought it would be nice to have an app that would prompt me with joke mechanics and filters to try out… and hold me accountable to practice joke writing everyday… and be gamified… and then, well, I built a web app. I’m on day 4 of using it… and gosh, I think other comedians and/or people interested in learning how to write jokes may find it useful! I may open it up for beta testing. “Joke Gym” is comedy writing exercises from The New Comedy Bible meets notebook meets DuoLingo (you can set goals for a daily bits written streak 😂). DM me if you’re interested in trying it out.

📕 I haven’t been posting on social media recently because I’ve been so immersed in my creative process. I just finished reading a book called the “Medici Effect”, and I’m about to finish “Tiny Experiments” and “Solo” (a book about writing and producing solo shows… oh yes oh yes… 😉✨)

🎨 Last week I did live art for Secret Agent 23 Skidoo (I drew 12 pieces in an hour and a half!) - what an incredibly creative evening! Surrounded by musicians, singers, actors, comedians… loved it.

🎭 I also had a wonderful improv showcase a few days ago. Our next Alchemy Comedy Theater | Greenville, SC improv show is October 23rd at Coffee Underground!

🎤 My next scheduled stand-up show is November 19th in Asheville at the Story Parlor! (Though I might do some stand up in GVL this weekend… we shall see! 😉)

Ran out of space - Post continues in comments below…

09/19/2026

I’m using stand up as my secret path to becoming a muppet. Hehehe. Gosh I’m enjoying experimenting on stage! It’s quite fun to have an idea like this, have no clue how it will actually be received, follow the spark of curiosity anyways, get on stage, be a fool, and then get to delight in the whimsy of silly shenanigans! Playing around with life day by day… 💗🌈

This was last weekend at Alchemy Comedy Theater “Night Owlchemy” stand up comedy open mic at Coffee Underground! 🎤

09/10/2026

Wowie zowie. I’ve been up to a lot! So here’s a quick recap. First off: I’m working on my next fashion show! I’ll share more details very soon…! Mark your calendars for October 2: Asheville Fashion Week! 👀 So this past week I: Worked on new mesh art shirt designs for a wholesale order for Custard Boutique, lots of business outreach for All Around Artsy Fashion, finished sewing my 2nd pair of pants, had tap dance class (it’s interesting how some days my body is in sync with my mind and other days completely out of sync - how do I use my body!? 😂), pinball tournaments (made it into the semifinals last night 🥳), working on new stand up material (possibly performing this weekend!), worked on art for a pinball tournament t-shirt design, memorizing a monologue for an acting class, practiced live vocal looping with my Ableton Push 3, finished re-reading The Creative Act (now reading The Medici effect, Anam Cara, Improv Nation, re-reading The Power of Now, among other books), worked on my painting/oil pastel project (been working on it SLOWLY for almost a year…), reviewed music I’ll be creating live art to for a premiere party, and… probably a lot of other things I’m forgetting! Oh and my current fascination is the concept of “combinatory play”! Look it up. I’m obsessed. 🌈 Okay, time to finish eating my croissant and then get a massage. I may be performing improv tonight if my name gets pulled out of a hat. We shall see! Ta ta for now, friends! 💗

Xoxo,
Kira ✨

09/04/2026

Celebration!! I completed Improv 401 last night?! Last night was our showcase!! 🎉

About eight months ago I started my improv journey with Alchemy Comedy Theater and it’s been such an incredible journey. I’m so proud of all my classmates and how far we’ve come since day one.

I remember the first day of class — my heart was racing and I felt nervous to even say my name and introduce myself. Fast forward to last night and I’m playing a grandma with an ancestral curse of eyes growing on the back of my neck 😂🤡

A highlight for me: during the first few minutes my adrenaline was rushing — excitement and nerves on full blast… but then the moment I got into my first scene and my scene partner gifted me the role of mother, my nerves completely stabilized. I suddenly felt so grounded and rooted in myself. From that point on I was having so much fun and felt so comfortable on stage.

Instead of rushing through moments because of nerves, I found myself taking my time and letting moments breathe. Through improv and stand-up I’ve been learning the power of pausing and silence. It’s taken time and courage and trust to let quiet moments exist while performing… and now that I’m experimenting with that more, I’m discovering how powerful and hilarious silence can be. ✨

Now that I’ve completed the fourth level, I’ll officially be joining a team with Alchemy!! I can hardly believe it. Soon I’ll be performing monthly. So grateful for this journey, this community, and this opportunity to grow, play, and laugh. 💛

Genuinely… this has been such a transformative year for me. Improv is not just improv. It seeps into all aspects of your life. I feel more connected and enriched by the joys of every moment. Less afraid, more curious. Less nervous, more playful. 💗

08/30/2026

I won the stand-up competition last night?!? I can’t believe it!! 🥳🌈

I used this as a challenge to try new things — 5+ minutes of all new material I’d written the day before (up until now I like to workshop stuff for awhile, memorize it, rehearse it… so going from writing to performing that fast is a big leap for me!), plus improvising and interacting with the audience. One set, lots of experimenting. And new jokes emerged in the moment while I was on stage?! I honestly never thought I’d get to a point where I’d be capable and comfortable enough for that to happen. 💗

Less than a year ago I could barely talk in front of an audience without feeling like I was going to dissociate and fly out of my body. And now?! Laughing with the audience felt so good. 🥹

The timing feels so kismet. Lately I’ve been leaning into trusting the process, having fun, staying true to what tickles my soul. Letting go of the fear of judgment. Seeing performances as experiments — even if no one laughs, I learn something and I grow. And when people do laugh… and we laugh together? What a scrum-diddly-umptious feeling for my soul. Winning was the cherry on top. 🍒

I’m honestly shocked by how transformative the past 8 months have been. What the heck. I love performing. I love conquering fear. It’s scary but oh my gosh. So rewarding!!!

Thank you to Half Rooted, MopriTV, and gio990 for hosting. 💛

Oh and I won some $ so I’m officially a paid comedian! Heck yeah! 😂

08/29/2026

Pinball tournament weekend!! 🕹️ Wasn’t playing the best… was getting last place each round but then suddenly I started getting first places! So we’ll see what happens… Having fun and that’s what matters! ✨

We were at a tournament last night too and Robert made it into the finals so we were there till past midnight…! Non-stop pinballin’. Stay up all night playin’ pinball, dreamin’ bout pinball, wake up and continue playin’ pinball! 😂

Here’s me playing Attack from Mars — the first pinball machine we ever rented to have in our home. I feel so grateful that I have a family that all plays pinball together. 🥰

There are about 70 players here! Pretty surprising how big the pinball community is in South Carolina!

Later today I’m trying out new stand-up material at a comedy open mic. It can feel scary and vulnerable to try new stuff… but I’m working up the bravery to keep pushing myself. Reminding myself the point of all this for me is to play, be silly, laugh, spread joy and whimsy, and pursue the fun of life. When I’m aligned with that it feels a little less scary. The point is the process and I play in the process. 🌈

Tonight I may or may not be telling jokes about making pants. I may or may not be attempting to freestyle/improvise. We shall see! Hehehe. 🤡

Starting round 7 now! 💫

08/28/2026

Clowning around in San Diego after ImprovCon… I climbed this crazy park structure wearing the clown pants I made. 🤡

I was at the park with my family — and a year ago I would’ve looked at this thing and been like “that’s cool… but no way I’m going up it.” The new me instantly decided to climb. It felt so good... 🥹🌈

I’ve been rereading The Creative Act by Rick Rubin and honestly it’s such an incredible book I had to reread it. I’ve been starting and ending my days with it and there are constantly little nuggets that hit me so hard. There’s a section about experimenting with your process that’s been especially fun lately!! 🎨

The past few nights I’ve been playing around on my Ableton Push 3 (magical live beat making music device thing ✨) — letting myself mess with characters and voices, stream-of-consciousness style, whatever pops up. It feels a bit like clown in some ways!! I’ve been trying little experiments… singing upside down off my couch, singing past midnight when I’m really tired, moving around my bedroom like I’m on a stage performing for an audience. Each variation took me somewhere unexpected. 🎤

And the other night I had this little breakthrough moment where I slipped into a very subconscious flow state. I felt so connected to creating. That spark of being alive and human. Surprised by the words coming out of my mouth — are they me or something else or is there really no difference? I love that thought. 👁️

Conquering fears and actually doing things instead of just living in my mind has been so rewarding. Converting nerves into excitement and play. Musical improv especially — I’m so excited by the idea of doing it live in front of an audience. Just need to fully work up the courage and set a date!! 👀

Basically… I just wanna laugh all the time. At myself. In general. Giggling. Surprising myself. Clown energy forever. 😂💖

Multidisciplinary life is so fulfilling and fun. Following the fun day by day. 💛

08/27/2026

I turn my art into clothing! 🌈

I’m inspired by the idea of dopamine dressing: wearing what makes you feel good! 💖

All of my wearable art fashion looks are available in my online All Around Artsy Fashion shop. 🛍️

Boutiques interested in wholesale: DM me 💌

08/26/2026

Practicing tap at home to Puttin’ on the Ritz… thanks to my dog for always being my audience! 😂

I’ve been teaching myself tap from videos (as well as a few “Tappy Hour” classes through UpstateTapConnection!), and later today I’m going to my first official class at an actual dance studio: English Theatre Arts Official! Very excited!! 🎉

I accidentally break into the robot mid-tap. I can’t help myself. I love mixing different forms together. I’m curious to play around with mixing tap dance, mime, clown and other forms… 🤡

Wearing my Summer Serendipity art pants (available in my shop ✨) and this jean jacket I’ve been upcycling / painting… still a work in progress but I’ve always wanted to paint a jacket and I’m so excited about it. Full jacket post coming when it’s finished!

Behind me: records + colorful storage cubes. I’ve been adding lots of color and whimsy to our home lately and the rainbow vibes make my heart so happy 🌈

After tap class I’m heading straight to a pinball tournament with my family (pinball nerds forever), and later I want to work on the second pair of pants and some wearable art business strategizing. Brain, heart and soul are dancing! 💃

Multidisciplinary life is so fulfilling and fun. Following the fun day by day. 💛

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08/25/2026

I finally made my first pair of pants. By hand. On a sewing machine I was genuinely afraid of. 🪡

For years I’ve designed wearable art and worked with production partners to bring pieces to life — I mainly focused on my visual art and pattern design. But I always wanted to know how to construct the clothes myself.

I used the Recess Play Pants pattern from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club — beginner-friendly, easy to follow, and the perfect first project. Highly recommend them! I added colored cuffs that weren’t part of the original pattern — I’ve always wanted pops of color at the cuffs, and it was so exciting to finally see that vision come to life.

I took private lessons and went through the entire process start to finish with an incredible sewing mentor who walked me through every step with so much patience and laughter.

Other Southern joined me for the first class — he’s always down to join me on my creative adventures. He finished his pants in one session. One day. Me? Five sessions. 😅

And you know what? That’s okay. Learning to go at my own pace might’ve been the real lesson. By the end, I’d gotten a lot faster — but the joy was never in the speed. It was in the process.

I conquered a fear that sounds silly now: I was convinced the sewing machine would somehow go right through my hands. It didn’t. My hands are okay! 😂

My first pair are clown inspired — red, yellow, two tones of blue. I love primary color pops. I also loveee cotton — walking into a fabric store and feeling textures and colors until something speaks to my soul? A creatively spiritual experience.

I had so much fun I immediately started a second pair — black and white base, same distressed grunge fabric I’m obsessed with. Working on those now!

Thank you to Marietta’s Quilt & Sew for getting me started on my sewing journey. Fabrics from their shop!

This is All Around Artsy — following curiosity down unexpected paths, experimenting, playing, and seeing what happens when you say yes to intuition. One stitch, one wonder at a time. 🌈

🧵✂️ Who else has conquered a silly fear and unlocked a whole new creative world?

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