The video that introduced Kseniya Simonova to the Sand Art

Sand Story

Joe Castillo is one of the first and certainly the premier “SandStory” artist in the world today. He as inspired millions of people through his Sand Animation and introduced many to this new art form, including Kseniya Simonova. She went on to win “Ukraine’s Got Talent in 2009″ and has become an internet phenomenon as millions of people watched her Amazing Sand Drawing on Youtube and Google. Joe Castillo is an internationally known artist, author and storyteller. He has traveled to fourteen countries, performed for world leaders and churches across the country. Watch as artist and narrator Joe Castillo presents the message of the Cross in sand art (segment aired on The 700 Club).

At a young age Joe Castillo discovered his gift for art. When he became a Christian, he began using that gift to share his faith. But Joe uses a very different tool to tell his stories….sand.

A dramatic depiction of the betrayal, beating and crucifixion of Christ performed to the powerful music of Mel Gibson’s motion picture, “The Passion of the Christ.” This presentation has been used effectively as an outreach and evangelistic presentation.

Sandy Story is the most compelling new art form of the 21st Century. Mixing sand and light, pictures are formed and reformed into ever changing shapes and images that tell visually powerful stories. Set to music, these images inspire, challenge and motivate in a captivating way. This art performance is done live and projected on screens for a powerful and standing ovation experience! More than entertained, people will walk away inspired, remembering the message in a way they will never forget. Joe Castillo is one of the first and certainly the premier “Sand Story” artist in the world today. Joe Castillo is an internationally known artist, author and storyteller. He has traveled to fourteen countries, performed for world leaders and churches across the country.