A home for avid nature lovers. Funny, educational and thought provoking (at least that’s what local crazy birds say). CrazyBird is hosted by Wioleta Kaminska, a multimedia artist and bird whisperer, and Matt Van Rys, a media artist, producer, motion designer and nature enthusiast.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to Carla Diana, a designer, author, and educator who explores the impact of future technologies through hands-on experiments in product design and tangible interaction. Carla shares her thoughts on the role of human aspects in design and explains what 4D design is.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to Carla Diana, a designer, author, and educator who explores the impact of future technologies through hands-on experiments in product design and tangible interaction. Carla shares her thoughts on the role of human aspects in design and explains what 4D design is.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to Arie van't Riet, an artist and former medical physicist about his love for nature and how he is trying to capture and share its beauty through X-ray images.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to Arie van't Riet, an artist and former medical physicist about his love for nature and how he is trying to capture and share its beauty through X-ray images.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to Minga Opazo, a Los Angeles-based and fourth-generation Chilean textile crafter about the relationship between climate change, contemporary textile production, and Chilean textile history and design.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to Minga Opazo, a Los Angeles-based and fourth-generation Chilean textile crafter about the relationship between climate change, contemporary textile production, and Chilean textile history and design.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to public interaction designer and educator Maria Mortati about the importance of empathy, understanding other realms and having healthy dose of curiosity.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to public interaction designer and educator Maria Mortati about the importance of empathy, understanding other realms and having healthy dose of curiosity.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to professor Margaret Noodin about using language to communicate what we know and to connect with other parts of the world and put pieces together. Professor Noodin also shares her writings, singing and thoughts on language, land and culture.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to professor Margaret Noodin about using language to communicate what we know and to connect with other parts of the world and put pieces together. Professor Noodin also shares her writings, singing and thoughts on language, land and culture.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to composer Valerio Sannicandro about music, deconstructing the experience of listening and multiplying possibilities and paths of listening. Valerio also shares his thoughts on using image to help the listener to connect and access a musical composition.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to composer Valerio Sannicandro about music, deconstructing the experience of listening and multiplying possibilities and paths of listening. Valerio also shares his thoughts on using image to help the listener to connect and access a musical composition.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to award-winning experience designer, artist and educator Graham Plumb about his passion for digital experiences that go beyond screen-based interfaces, "happy accidents" in the process of making art and designed objects, and humor as a gateway into art.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to award-winning experience designer, artist and educator Graham Plumb about his passion for digital experiences that go beyond screen-based interfaces, "happy accidents" in the process of making art and designed objects, and humor as a gateway into art.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to painter, maker and educator Todd Schroeder about his creative process, organic approach to painting and focusing in and building on ideas.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to painter, maker and educator Todd Schroeder about his creative process, organic approach to painting and focusing in and building on ideas.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to supervising animator at Dreamworks Animation and filmmaker, Rani Naamani about his passion for both film and animation and on what it takes to create captivating and award-winning animated films.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to supervising animator at Dreamworks Animation and filmmaker, Rani Naamani about his passion for both film and animation and on what it takes to create captivating and award-winning animated films.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to painter, designer and educator Mimi Sheiner about adjusting our perspective, relying on memory and finding forgiveness from one's own judgement.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to painter, designer and educator Mimi Sheiner about adjusting our perspective, relying on memory and finding forgiveness from one's own judgement.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to designer, artist and educator Martin Venezky about the importance of staying observant, challenging yourself, experimenting and dipping into a new territory.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to designer, artist and educator Martin Venezky about the importance of staying observant, challenging yourself, experimenting and dipping into a new territory.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to painter and educator Craig Drennen about his latest show at Laney Contemporary Gallery in Savannah, GA.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to painter and educator Craig Drennen about his latest show at Laney Contemporary Gallery in Savannah, GA.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to writer and editorial director Herbert Liu about getting lost to find your way, dealing with creative blocks and no right or wrong way to do this.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to writer and editorial director Herbert Liu about getting lost to find your way, dealing with creative blocks and no right or wrong way to do this.
Add New Episode Save draft Preview Publish ENTER EPISODE TITLE HERE Episode 10: On the overlap of science and art. From weaving to chaos and order. In this episode, Wioleta talks to artist, lecturer and Oriental rug restorer Katie Glusica about the overlap of science and art and weaving as a metaphor and system of connections and networks.
Add New Episode Save draft Preview Publish ENTER EPISODE TITLE HERE Episode 10: On the overlap of science and art. From weaving to chaos and order. In this episode, Wioleta talks to artist, lecturer and Oriental rug restorer Katie Glusica about the overlap of science and art and weaving as a metaphor and system of connections and networks.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to designer, painter and writer Elle Luna about the Crossroads of Should and Must, finding one's passion and making time to follow it.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to designer, painter and writer Elle Luna about the Crossroads of Should and Must, finding one's passion and making time to follow it.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to naturalist at Skidaway Island State Park Molly Canady about her passion for nature, the relationship between tides and the Moon and other wonders and surprises Skidaway Island State Park has to offer to its visitors.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to naturalist at Skidaway Island State Park Molly Canady about her passion for nature, the relationship between tides and the Moon and other wonders and surprises Skidaway Island State Park has to offer to its visitors.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to author, professor and Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to literature Sophie Cunningham about her relationship and connection to birds and trees and the times she was part of the gardening project in Alcatraz.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to author, professor and Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her contributions to literature Sophie Cunningham about her relationship and connection to birds and trees and the times she was part of the gardening project in Alcatraz.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to sound artist and sound engineer Felix Blume about sound, working with communities and the art of listening and sharing that experience with others.
In this episode, Wioleta talks to sound artist and sound engineer Felix Blume about sound, working with communities and the art of listening and sharing that experience with others.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to musician, composer, and conductor Agnieszka Kowalik about French composer Olivier Messiaen and his fascination with birds. Agnieszka also shares with us her passion for nature and how it inspires her own work.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to musician, composer, and conductor Agnieszka Kowalik about French composer Olivier Messiaen and his fascination with birds. Agnieszka also shares with us her passion for nature and how it inspires her own work.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to visual artist Yunqian Lin, also known as Q, about her creative process and how she utilizes forces of nature as an artistic medium.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to visual artist Yunqian Lin, also known as Q, about her creative process and how she utilizes forces of nature as an artistic medium.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to Rob Walker, a journalist, writer and author of The Art of Noticing.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt talk to Rob Walker, a journalist, writer and author of The Art of Noticing.
On pursuing your passion and living a fulfilled life. In conversation with Emma Sutton-Williams, a performer and creative writer.
On pursuing your passion and living a fulfilled life. In conversation with Emma Sutton-Williams, a performer and creative writer.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt discuss the genesis of the podcast and share their excitement about the process of developing a new creative community.
In this episode, Wioleta and Matt discuss the genesis of the podcast and share their excitement about the process of developing a new creative community.