Podcasts about Sculpture

 Alex has a lively interview with none other than Donald Osborne (@zagato67 on BaT): ASA accredited senior appraiser, TV personality, principal of Automotive Valuation Services, and consulting director for the Audrain Automobile Museum. They talk about BaT's start as an amalgamation of interesting POSes;  maximum impact for minimal outlay; the similarities between a car for sale and the ideal political candidacy; sage advice for sellers on BaT and elsewhere; the art of self-editing;  the right price for the wrong car; multitasking, the car guy way; ignoring one's own hard-earned advice; cars as an investment in happiness; driving Derek Drinkwater's Le Monstre replica at Goodwood; and adventures in Sicily on the old Targa Florio route. We'll have Donald back for more!Links for things mentioned in this episode:2:11   1960 Fiat 500 D Tetto Apribile BaT listing21:45  What's My Car Worth? IMDB23:06 Alfa Romeo 106-Series 2600 BaT model page30:17  1950 Crosley Gardner Special conceptcarz.com31:07  1951 Crosley Le Mans Special BaT listing33:29  Lamborghini Islero BaT model page52:06 Path Imperfect: Porsche and the Targa Florio PCA YouTube channel56:40 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week57:24  Ex–Jeff Gordon 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Winston Cup Race Car BaT listing57:48  Veteran Car Tour58:36  Sculpture in Motion Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or One Year Garage episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!

In this episode, we explore the role of theatre and empathy in transforming worldviews. Dr. Dylan McGarry is one of the founders of Empatheatre, a South African theatre-making company and methodology that turns research and storytelling into living social sculpture. Their plays create what they call amphitheatres for empathy - spaces where art, ritual, and dialogue help people listen across difference, from mining conflicts to ocean governance to human-wildlife coexistence.Empatheatre's productions have brought together communities, policymakers, and activists that rarely meet, showing how imagination can transform civic life. The process of creating the plays generates profound potentials for restorative justice. As Dylan says, empathy is not about agreement, but about creating a vessel strong enough to hold our differences while keeping us in relation.We will cover:Empathy as a creative actTheatre and storytelling as Trojan horses that open conversations that traditional politics often can'tHow to design spaces that allow lifeworlds to touch and the practices that help us shift into another's perspectiveHow empathy, when practiced collectively, becomes a form of governance: a new infrastructure for democracy and careEpisode websiteLinks:Share your input for the whale productionEmpatheatreDylan's PHD5min Empatheatre docIndlela Yokuphila: The Soul's Journey (ZULU) film & the radio play used in the court caseLalela Ulwandle TrailerUmkhosi Wenala doc about Zulu musical on indigenous traditions & animist relationshipsSteiner's 12 sensesMOTHProject CETIKaren BakkerUndrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine MammalsOne Ocean Hubdylanmcgarry.orgInstagram: @dylan_mcgarryPhoto Credit: Casey Pratt. It captures a significant moment in a collaborative theatre-making & storytelling project titled "Umkhosi Wenala" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civic duty fulfilled! This week, Johnny and Tyler are covering the crimes of Lawrence Singleton (aka the murder of Roxanne Hayes and the survival story of Mary Vincent). Plus: Dragula's Monsters of Rock is back from the grave, realistic Halloween decor leaves one community feeling a little heated, and there's no other way to say this, but Skims seems to have made a merkin.Join the Secret Society That Doesn't Suck for exclusive weekly mini episodes, livestreams, and a whole lot more! patreon.com/thatsspookyCheck out our new and improved apparel store with tons of new designs! thatsspooky.com/storeCheck out our website for show notes, photos, and more at thatsspooky.comFollow us on Instagram for photos from today's episode and all the memes @thatsspookypodWe're on Twitter! Follow us at @thatsspookypodDon't forget to send your spooky stories to thatsspookypod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My favorite podcasts are the ones where I get to go to the person's studio and/or house, sit in their environment, and talk to them. It gives me such a deeper understanding of that person and where their creative juices come from.I got to do that with renown sculptor Star York. We've been working on a 50 year retrospective, and this was part of that project. We recorded this interview in August in preparation for her Retrospective show here in Tucson on October 24th. It's a two part podcast. The first part is us sitting and talking on her front porch and part two is the two of us going into her studio and doing a deep dive on what she does, how she does it, and why she does it. Part one and part two are very different types of podcasts. One is more from the personal background standpoint. The other one, really more of what's happening today. Anyhow, this is Star York part two on the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast. I hope you enjoy.

My favorite podcasts are the ones where I get to go to the person's studio and/or house, sit in their environment, and talk to them. It gives me such a deeper understanding of that person and where their creative juices come from.I got to do that with renown sculptor Star York. We've been working on a 50 year retrospective, and this was part of that project. We recorded this interview in August in preparation for her Retrospective show here in Tucson on October 24th. It's a two part podcast. The first part is us sitting and talking on her front porch and part two is the two of us going into her studio and doing a deep dive on what she does, how she does it, and why she does it. Part one and part two are very different types of podcasts. One is more from the personal background standpoint. The other one, really more of what's happening today. This is Star York part one on the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast. I hope you enjoy.

Welcome to a very special episode and wisdom mini-series. This four-part series originates from an archive of rare 2004 recordings of wisdom conversations with my mentor, John Wells Jr.  In the truest sense this batch of wisdom has been two decades in the making. Sadly, John passed away in early February 2005, after battling cancer. Those conversations and recordings served as a pre-cursor, perhaps even a prequel to this podcast which launched 15 years later in 2019. The Art of Visualization In Part Two of our our mini-series, John tells one of his favorite stories. It's the story of the world's most famous sculptor, Michelangelo, working to craft the statue of David. This story is a wisdom lesson illustrating the incredible power of belief guided by the art of visualization. When John shared this story with me, it inspired me to take my marketing consulting firm, once a dream, to a greater level of reality. He challenged me to envision the greatest form my business and my life could attain. What might John's rousing story inspire in you today? More About Our Wise Guest - John Wells, Jr. John was one of the most effective and influential mentors in my lifetime. He taught, led and influenced me, opening my eyes and expanding my thinking on those things that truly matter. I was deeply blessed to know him. John was a dedicated retail veteran and community leader who co-founded Wells Home Furnishings after many years working at R.H. Kyle Furniture Co. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit, he led his business to award-winning success and earned induction into the National Wholesale Furniture Association Hall of Fame. Beyond his career, Wells was deeply involved in civic and youth service organizations in Charleston, including the Boys Scouts, YMCA and United Way, among others, reflecting his commitment to community betterment. His leadership extended to serving as past president of the National Wholesale Furniture Association, where he influenced industry standards and fostered professional growth. Locally, John was known as an effective, tireless leader and chairperson of several charity fundraising drives. In 2000, John was honored with the prestigious Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Though he never sought the spotlight, one day the President of the United States, George W. Bush, stood in Charleston and honored John Wells for his service. His legacy is marked by his dedication to his family, his profession and his community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Resources YMCA Spirit of the Valley Tribute Video to John Wells, Jr. (2005) Wells Home Furnishings website Credits Special thanks to Motion Masters, Inc. - Diana Sole Walko, CEO/President - for generously supporting and capturing video and audio from these 2004 sessions. Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Marketing, Social Media and Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn TikTok @TheMainThingPod Help Support and Sustain This Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron and support us on Patreon with funding. Episode Keywords Wisdom, Art, Sculpture, Podcast, Michelangelo, John Wells Jr., Mentor, Visualization, Potential, Resilience, Vision, Leadership, Service, Courage, Insights, Family, Cancer

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling Oslo's Hidden Sculpture: A Tale of Art and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: I Vigeland Park i Oslo var høstfargene på sitt mest blendende.En: In Vigeland Park in Oslo, the autumn colors were at their most dazzling.No: Løvene rundt de store skulpturene lyste opp i gull og oransje.En: The leaves around the large sculptures glowed in gold and orange.No: Lufta var kjølig, men mild, akkurat passe til en rolig spasertur.En: The air was cool but mild, just perfect for a leisurely stroll.No: Astrid, en ivrig kunststudent, gikk sakte gjennom parken på jakt etter inspirasjon.En: Astrid, an eager art student, walked slowly through the park in search of inspiration.No: Hun elsket hvordan Gustav Vigelands skulpturer fanget menneskelige følelser på en unik måte.En: She loved how Gustav Vigeland's sculptures captured human emotions in a unique way.No: På en benk i nærheten av Fonteneplassen satte hun seg ned for en pause.En: On a bench near Fonteneplassen, she sat down for a break.No: Blikket hennes falt plutselig på et brev som lå alene, halvt skjult under løv.En: Her gaze suddenly fell on a letter that lay alone, half-hidden under leaves.No: Hun plukket det opp.En: She picked it up.No: Konvolutten var gammel, papiret tynt og sprøtt.En: The envelope was old, the paper thin and brittle.No: "Hva i all verden er dette?En: "What on earth is this?"No: " mumlet hun.En: she murmured.No: Mens Astrid sto der og studerte brevet, la Leif, en lokal mann som ofte gikk tur i parken, merke til henne.En: As Astrid stood there studying the letter, Leif, a local man who often walked in the park, noticed her.No: Han visste at hun hadde funnet noe spesielt.En: He knew she'd found something special.No: Leif hadde tilbrakt utallige timer i parken, og skjønte at brevet kunne være koblet til en gammel historie han hadde hørt om.En: Leif had spent countless hours in the park and understood that the letter might be connected to an old story he'd heard about.No: Astrid så at Leif nærmet seg, og bestemte seg for å spørre.En: Astrid saw Leif approaching and decided to ask.No: "Unnskyld, kjenner du til dette brevet?En: "Excuse me, do you know about this letter?"No: " spurte hun, mens hun rakte det fram.En: she asked, as she handed it over.No: Leif nølte.En: Leif hesitated.No: "Kanskje," svarte han kort.En: "Maybe," he replied briefly.No: Han virket usikker, nesten redd.En: He seemed unsure, almost scared.No: Astrid smilte varmt.En: Astrid smiled warmly.No: "Jeg er kunststudent," sa hun.En: "I'm an art student," she said.No: "Jeg er veldig nysgjerrig på parkens historie.En: "I'm very curious about the park's history.No: Kanskje du kan fortelle meg mer?En: Maybe you can tell me more?"No: "Leif tenkte seg om.En: Leif thought for a moment.No: "Vel," begynte han forsiktig, "det finnes en gammel lokal legende.En: "Well," he began cautiously, "there's an old local legend.No: Det handler om en skjult skulptur her i parken.En: It's about a hidden sculpture here in the park.No: Noen sier at dette brevet peker mot det.En: Some say this letter points to it.No: Men ingen har funnet det ennå.En: But no one has found it yet."No: "Astrid ble begeistret.En: Astrid became excited.No: Hun skjønte at for å finne ut mer, måtte hun vinne Leifs tillit.En: She realized that to learn more, she needed to earn Leif's trust.No: "Jeg kan hjelpe deg med fotografering," foreslo hun.En: "I can help you with photography," she suggested.No: "Jeg ser du har et godt kamera.En: "I see you have a good camera.No: Kanskje vi kan jobbe sammen?En: Maybe we can work together?"No: "Leif nikket, interessert.En: Leif nodded, interested.No: De begynte å tilbringe tid sammen, delte kunnskap og historier mens de utforsket parkens mange hemmeligheter.En: They began to spend time together, sharing knowledge and stories as they explored the park's many secrets.No: Astrid lærte om parkens historie, og Leif tok flotte bilder av de stadig skiftende landskapene.En: Astrid learned about the park's history, and Leif took great photos of the ever-changing landscapes.No: Etter flere dager med leting og samarbeid, avslørte brevet ledetråder som førte dem til en avsidesliggende del av parken.En: After several days of searching and collaboration, the letter revealed clues that led them to a secluded part of the park.No: Der, skjult bak tette busker, fant de endelig den glemte skulpturen.En: There, hidden behind dense bushes, they finally found the forgotten sculpture.No: Den var dekket med mose, men like vakker som resten.En: It was covered with moss but as beautiful as the rest.No: Mystikken rundt skulpturen brakte Astrid og Leif nærmere hverandre.En: The mystery surrounding the sculpture brought Astrid and Leif closer.No: De hadde løst mysteriet sammen, og en ny vennskap hadde vokst frem.En: They had solved the mystery together, and a new friendship had grown.No: Astrid lærte at tålmodighet og samarbeid kunne åpne dører til nye oppdagelser, mens Leif, som var vant til å være alene, så verdien i å dele sine interesser.En: Astrid learned that patience and collaboration could open doors to new discoveries, while Leif, who was used to being alone, saw the value in sharing his interests.No: Med vinden som raslet gjennom trærne, sto de der og så på den skjulte skatten.En: With the wind rustling through the trees, they stood there looking at the hidden treasure.No: Vigeland Park hadde fått enda en historie å fortelle.En: Vigeland Park had gained yet another story to tell. Vocabulary Words:dazzling: blendendeleisurely: roligstroll: spaserturinspiration: inspirasjonemotions: følelsergaze: blikkenvelope: konvoluttenbrittle: sprøttmurmured: mumletlocal: lokalhesitated: nøltecurious: nysgjerrigsecluded: avsidesliggendedense: tettemoss: mosefriendship: vennskapsolved: løstpatience: tålmodighetrustling: raslettreasure: skattenlegend: legendecollaboration: samarbeidsecrets: hemmeligheterever-changing: stadig skiftendebeckons: peker mottrust: tillitcaptured: fangetsuddenly: plutseligapproaching: nærmet segcautiously: forsiktig

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Sculpture Walk Connecting Jefferson And Portage Park To Be Unveiled This Weekend: The NW Side Art Walk features 10 sculptures along the Milwaukee Avenue corridor, five of them new. A dedication […]

A striking new sculpture of an eagle can be seen at Mountshannon Harbour. The sculpture, titled Caimin, the Eagle, was created by local blacksmith and metalworker Mark Wilson together with artist Lynn Kirkham. It commemorates Caimin, one of Ireland's oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, who died last May after almost two decades soaring above Lough Derg. The piece celebrates not only Caimin's legacy but also the wider success of the white-tailed eagle reintroduction project in East Clare. For more on this, Alan Morrissey had a chat with Mark Wilson, Local blacksmith and metalworker. Photo (c) Vera O'Rourke Photography

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Emily Coan / Episode 493Emily Coan (b. 1991 St. Petersburg, Florida) is an artist based in the Hudson Valley, NY. In 2013, she received her BFA in Sculpture from the University of Florida, and moved to New York City as a painter in 2015. Her multilayered, glazed oil paintings deal with themes of femininity & women's labor set in fairytale-esque environments. Her work has been featured in Interview Magazine, T Magazine, Artnet, Whitewall, Juxtapose, and even Playboy. Emily has recently exhibited in group shows with Victoria Miro (London), The Pond Society (Shanghai), and Sargent's Daughters (Los Angeles). She was recently an artist in residence at Palazzo Monti (Brescia). Her Spider Silk series began with a solo show at DIMIN (New York) in 2024, with additional works from the series exhibited at NADA New York and Miami (both 2024). The latest installment of the series was presented in solo show Nightshades at Long Story Short, Paris this May. She had a solo booth at Armory this September and is represented by DIMIN gallery.

St. Louis artist Henry Moyerman transforms small Lego sculptures into monumental works of art. His new exhibit, “Built Over Time,” features large-scale photographs that make his tiny creations appear much larger. Moyerman discusses how a childhood fascination with Lego bricks and photography grew into an art practice — and why scale and perspective are central to his work. The exhibit is on display through October 18 at the St. Louis Artists' Guild.

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A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art spotlights the work of John Wilson, a Boston-born artist who dedicated his career to creating art about the Black American experience. Curators Jennifer Farrell and Leslie King Hammond discuss "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson," which is showing at the Met through February 8, 2026. 

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with artist David Madero (@madero_co) live at FABTECH in the Walter Surface Technologies booth. They dig into stainless MIG for sculptural texture, a step-by-step path to mirror polish (without those heartbreaking last-step scratches), and where automation fits in for grinding and finishing.Key Topics Covered:Mirror polish without surprise scratches: working through ~5–6 abrasives and why a consistent sequence matters.Why he chose MIG on stainless (coming from oxy/acetylene) and what that unlocked for texture.Shielding gas on stainless MIG: opting for straight CO₂ to encourage artistic porosity and surface character.Pre-polish prep that won't bite you: why sandblasting can pit stainless and how wire wheels & careful prep help.Tool stack for speed: Walter Big Buff, Linemate for line effects/cross-hatching, plus a powerful die grinder and wire brush.Workflow for the neurospicy welder: using strict, written step-by-step instructions to avoid backtracking.Automation vs. artistry: PushCorp's automated grinding and the question of “can a robot grind with soul?”Safety & visibility: welding hood with side windows and gel-pack headgear for comfort and awareness.Community matters: why Walter's “big company that feels like family” vibe supports creative work.Future builds: figurative pieces shaped with grinder-carved textures and cross-hatched finishes.Memorable Quotes:“Don't sandblast when you want a mirror finish.”“I'm looking for those happy accidents, that texture most welders try to avoid.”“People still appreciate hand-made, it has soul.”“With the right sequence, those last-step scratches don't show up.”Check Out The Walter Products Mentioned In The PodcastWalter Surface Technologies Finishing Tools - https://foxly.link/SLZ32J Walter Surface Technologies Grinding Tools - https://foxly.link/mhF6s9 Walter Surface Technologies Abrasives - https://foxly.link/CS6grF Walter Surface Technologies Welding Hoods - https://foxly.link/uWo6yg Connect with David MaderoInstagram - @madero_co https://www.instagram.com/madero_co/ TikTok - @madero_co https://www.tiktok.com/@madero_co YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MaderoCo Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MaderoCo Connect With Walter Surface TechnologiesWebsite - https://www.walter.com/us/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WalterSurfaceTech Instagram - @waltersurfacetech https://www.instagram.com/waltersurfacetech/ TikTok - @waltersurfacetech https://www.tiktok.com/@waltersurfacetechLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/walter-surface-technologies YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYqYBAv0JZD0Zg0cm0sXcg Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-Mail : beauw@weld.comDownload the WELD App:https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa 

Episode No. 724 features artist Antony Gormley. It was taped before a live audience at the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas. The Nasher is showing "SURVEY: Antony Gormley" through January 4, 2026. The exhibition is the first major museum survey of Gormley's work in the United States. Across sculptures, models, and notebooks, "SURVEY" spans Gormley's career from the 1980s to today. The exhibition extends beyond the Nasher's galleries to include sculptures installed on the rooftops of both the Nasher and skyscrapers in and around downtown Dallas. It was curated by Jed Morse. Gormley is the UK's most honored living sculptor. His works often use the body to address fundamental questions of where humans stand in relation to nature and the cosmos. Major exhibitions of his work have been held at museums and in biennials all over the world. Air date: September 18, 2025.

City Council members voted 5 to 4 to spend $197,000 for the “Dome of Unity,” a proposed sculpture that provoked a controversy, both among residents and city council members.

City Council members voted 5 to 4 to spend $197,000 for the “Dome of Unity,” a proposed sculpture that provoked a controversy, both among residents and city council members.

City Council members voted 5 to 4 to spend $197,000 for the “Dome of Unity,” a proposed sculpture that provoked a controversy, both among residents and city council members.

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Harlem-based sculptor Kim Dacres brings her raw, unapologetic vision to Europe with "Crossroads Like This", now on view at the Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery in Paris. Known for transforming discarded tyres into commanding forms, Dacres centres Black, queer and feminine identity in her work, shaping complex narratives of memory, resistance and cultural pride. From her Bronx studio to international acclaim, her voice is redefining what contemporary sculpture can say and who it represents. She spoke to us on arts24.

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Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes artists Pierre Owens, DeAnna Skedel, KE Griffin, Anna Marten, and filmmaker Jon Brick. JON BRICK- Experience the magic of Ronzo at an exclusive screening of Jon Brick's new feature documentary—a lively tribute to the man who turned a small Southern town into a creative mecca. Ronzo is a witty, heartfelt documentary about Ron Shapiro — affectionately known as Ronzo — who turned Oxford, Mississippi, from a conservative college town into an unlikely cultural mecca. His Hoka Theater became the beating heart of the town's creative underground — a sanctuary for misfits where college students mingled with literary giants like Willie Morris, John Grisham, and Barry Hannah. The Hoka hosted music, indie films, plays, and midnight adult film screenings, and drew counterculture icons like Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg and Hunter S. Thompson. It also helped launch the careers of artists and musicians, including members of Wilco, North Mississippi Allstars, and Widespread Panic. Outside the theater, Ronzo stirred up local politics, using wit and empathy to provoke dialogue and bridge divides. His legacy continues through Hoka Days, an annual celebration in his honor, culminating in a lively parade in Oxford. Though Ronzo's death left a void, his influence remains, reminding us of the power of creativity, inclusion, and the arts in shaping communities. Ronzo's story is told through the voices of his closest friends and family, including musicians from Wilco, Widespread Panic, and the North Mississippi Allstars; actress Joey Lauren Adams (Chasing Amy); renowned Southern writers; and TV and radio hosts Jim Dees, John T. Edge, Robert Gordon and Tom Franklin — to name a few. The screening is Saturday, September 27th, 7:30pm Grand Avenue Temple 206 E 9th Street KCMO, 64106 Tickets ($15) are available to purchase through the International Documentary Association, the film's fiscal sponsor with this link: https://ronzo.allyrafundraising.com/events/922 If you are unable to attend, we are accepting donations also through the International Documentary Association Fiscal Sponsorship Program: https://ronzo.allyrafundraising.com/ PIERRE OWENS- I'm an artist with Autism who started drawing when I was a young kid. I graduated from Paseo Academy in 2007 as a Creative Writing Major. I found my true calling back in 2009 while I did some job shadowing at AbilityKC. I was diagnosed with Autism at the age of two. Years later, he found my true love for movies. Movies have been a true part of my art. I come up with great movie ideas and create great movie posters for them. I'm an outsider artist with no art school education but has a God-given talent to create such beautiful portraits. The things that inspire me to draw are the people that I met, the places I've visited and the movies that I watched. I've done commissioned drawings for people across the country and some from around the world. My drawing style is very traditional and cartoonist-like. I mostly draw from pictures that I look at and from memory as well. Three years after I found my calling in the art world, I met professional artist Wes Benson and he inspired me to go further in my art career. In 2013, I started having my very first art show at his studio at The Bauer. In 2015, I showcased some of my drawings with Charles Mooneyham at an exhibit in St. Louis. In 2016, I presented a special drawing to former KC Mayor Sly James. In 2017, I had my first exhibit at the Bruce R. Watkins Center and it was a success. Months later, I was featured in an interview with former teacher Christopher Ulmer on his page called Special Books by Special Kids when I was showing off my ability to recall any movie release date. Right after that, drawing commissions started pouring in. They couldn't get enough of my work. In 2022, I had a second pop-up art fair at the Bruce R. Watkins Center. In 2024, I was featured in an exhibit with Harold Smith and other local artists at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center. A few months after that, I had a couple of art fairs with fellow artist Trey Loomis at the City Market. In September of 2024, I participated in the 18th & Vine Arts Festival with Harold Smith, Trey Loomis and Crystal Major. Back in April of 2025, I participated in ArtsFusion KC and sold some art there as well. I'm currently participating in an exhibit called Digitalfiles/Flattiles at the Emily and Todd Voth Artspace. I have to say that being an artist can be tough sometimes but creating something beautiful can be the easy part. There were times I wanted to give up on my art but courage and the blessings from God has allowed me to never give up and to keep going. I had many ups and downs in my creative journey but I always come back up on top. Art will always be my true love.You can contact me for custom made drawings or previously drawn artwork by emailing at owenspierre81@yahoo.com or by calling or texting me at (816) 885-3772. ANNA MARTEN- In 2024, after nine years as a production illustrator who hand-painted signs and murals for a grocery store, I stepped away from my position and began to reimagine my creative process without the barriers of a corporate art world. I'm now getting reacquainted with the parts of myself that create for creation's sake. As an avid daydreamer, I acknowledge that memory plays tricks on us. If there's a boundary connecting memory, reality, and fantasy, then my art probably exists between all three. Lesser observed spaces draw my attention because I'm interested in the implied environment rather than the literal one. Whether there's a narrative to be uncovered or imagined, I enjoy recentering overlooked and candid moments as fantastical realities. Illustrating words was my primary livelihood for so many years, but I'm now more interested in exploring the conversation that exists between mediums. How do I conjure a story with both photography and painting? Can the two styles of communication work together while maintaining separate identities? In working together, is the result decipherable or purely fantastical? As an interdisciplinary creator, I'm open to learn or experiment with whichever mediums work best for each project. Anna Marten is a Kansas City-based multimedia illustrator with a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. She approaches traditional processes such as hand-lettering and painting with vibrancy. Her professional practice has incorporated hand-painted signs, murals, and displays into Kansas City businesses for over a decade. As an interdisciplinary artist, she has utilized screen printing, photography, acrylic paint, found objects, and sculpture for exhibition pieces. A few exhibit collaborators include the KC Fringe Festival, MCC, InterUrban Arthouse, and Vulpes Bastille. DEANNA SKEDEL has been an artist and professor in Kansas City since 2002. Her eclectic, wide-ranging studio practice has been akin to the practice of reading tea leaves: an act of both divination and meditation. DeAnna first began showing at the Ohio Craft Museum while still in undergrad. Graduate school at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago brought about some time working in theater. Sculpture and good friends presented opportunities at such venues as the US/UKContemporary Cast Iron SculptureProject and Overflow/Fluids (LA Art Girls) at the Getty Museum Los Angeles, California. She has been a Kansas City Avenue of Arts recipient, part of the Urban Culture Project, included in the book The Sixth Surface: Steven Holl Lights the Nelson-Atkins Museum and a member of the Kansas City chapter of the social justice organization, Avodah. Skedel has been honored by her peers at Metropolitan Community College-Blue River with the Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and is honored by students who call her “some crazy combination of Mr. Miyagi and Bob Ross” and is happy her children do not find her too embarrassing. Skedel has been an artist and professor in Kansas City since 2002. Her diverse, expansive studio practice resembles ... cooking—a meditative process of infusion and maceration. Reflecting on her life, she says, "As an artist, academic, and a parent of neurodiverse teenagers, I navigate evolving social concerns, teaching and learning styles, all while experiencing a shifting identity. At times, it feels like I am experiencing a 'puberty of maturity,' where, despite societal invisibility and the many layers my roles add, my personal evolution is accelerating." KAREN E (KE) GRIFFIN -I am a creative, proactive and transformative textile and performing artist possessing the innovative ability to formulate fabrics and seams into wonderful stories. My visionary process evokes and informs viewers by exploring tangible and verbal artforms. The art quilts, abstracts and panels are constructed of music notes, adinkra symbols, feathers, beads, prints, patterns, denim and 2D. The textiles contain the following materials: paper, African or cotton fabric on canvas or wood panels. After four or more art pieces are completed, stories are implemented to embrace the art quilt or abstracts. For 21 days, I shut off my outer body to support me with framing a piece(s). After the layout(s) is unveiled, I hand-select prints, patterns and threads to depict breathtaking textiles. My concepts consist of complying black outline drawings, digital graphing, photography, crayon drawings on poster board and sewing. Machine sewing or hand-stitching fabric on paper, canvas or cotton is my form of meditating. When my mind is relaxed, my hands control the progress and final art piece. I enjoy joining seams with fabric to generate a story, depicting my ancestors' journey to and in America. It takes two or more months to produce an array of textiles and stories from an idea to wall hanging, art show or presentation. Researching and studying the journey of African-Americans play an important role in designing, displaying and promoting my textiles. The primary purpose of sewing seams and applying a story is design to engage, empower and educate viewers of my creations about the history of African-Americans. As a textile and performing artist, I am honored to teach and share the journey of enslaved Africans in America through art and storytelling. My first solo exhibition consisted of twenty-one textiles on clotheslines with rope, clothespins, fencing post, burlap, buckets and concrete. The exhibit was designed to inform all generations with exploring the journey of enslaves, seeking FREEDOM in America. This quote best expresses how I hope people feel when they view my work. “There are times people don't want to hear what you're saying, but they will relate and engage to what you express through ART”. Art by .E Lewis

Ireland's biggest sculpture event, Sculpture in Context, is currently taking place at the Botanic Gardens in north Dublin, with all the pieces located outdoors. But how different is outdoor sculpture to indoor work? Joining me now is artist Roisin de Buitlear, who is exhibiting at the event…

Synopsis:  From his early days as an illustrator for the Black Panther Party to winning the prestigious Mohn Award in 2023, artist Akinsanya Kambon has been using art to amplify marginalized voices and tell stories of resilience.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: With each glimmering piece he creates, artist Akinsanya Kambon brings suppressed histories of both colonization and liberation to life. His ceramic works depict struggle and survival across the African diaspora, and stepping into his studio is a spiritual experience, as Laura Flanders recently discovered. Kambon was a member of the Sacramento chapter of the Black Panther Party where he worked on the layout and illustration of the party's famous paper and became lieutenant for culture, illustrating among other things the party's ten point plan and works for young people. In 2023, he won the prestigious Mohn Award — the top prize given by the Hammer Museum for his participation in their biennial “Made in LA” show, titled Acts of Living. His one-man show opened in Beverly Hills at Marc Selwyn Fine Art in April 2025. An exhibition of his work will open at the New York Sculpture Center in May 2026. In this unique conversation, Flanders asks Kambon about his own survival stories, including his polio diagnosis, getting drafted into the Vietnam War, and his year on death row. Kambon was arrested in connection with the killing of a police officer and was later acquitted from that high-profile Oak Park Four case. Join Flanders and Kambon as they discuss how art keeps spirits alive, and catch Flanders' commentary on today's fight to control our nation's stories.“Art educates the masses of people. Not Black or white or Asian, this educates the masses of young people to our struggle, to how long they're struggling and how it's connected.” - Akinsanya Kambon“I thought of myself as an artist even when I was a child, because art was therapy for me . . . I used to always seem like I would always take the side of the underdog.” - Akinsanya KambonGuest:  Akinsanya Kambon, Artist, Former Marine, Black Panther & Art Professor Additional Credits:Additional Crew:  Marco Amador, Producciones Cimarrón Clips from the documentary short- "Akinsanya Kambon The Hero Avenges," Produced by The Hammer Museum;  Directed by Gabriel Noguez and Sean Rowry.Special thanks: Cynthia Wornham, Annie Philbin, Marc Selwyn Fine Art  Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel September 5th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio September 10th  (check here to see if your station is airing the show) & available as a podcast.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.-Related Podcast:  Uncut Conversation with Akinsanya Kambon, Artist, Former Marine, Black Panther & Art Professor RESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the “Meanwhile”, Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut - Full Uncut Conversation•  Genesis Be & Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis: Building Collective Freedom with a Poet & Preacher, Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut   •  Ai Weiwei: How Do We Save Our Humanity?  Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut - Full Uncut Conversation  Related Articles and Resources:• Akinsanya Kambon exhibit for ‘Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living' the Hammer Museum's biennial exhibition highlighting the practices of artists working throughout the greater Los Angeles area• Akinsanya Kambon Receives $100,000 John Award, Made in L.A. Biennial's Top Prize Honors Artistic Excellence, by Victoria L. Walntine, December 12, 2023, Culture Type•  Akinsanya Kambon's exhibition April 17-May31, 2025 at Marc Selwyn Fine Art•. 10 Shows to see in Los Angeles May 2025, by Matt Stromberg, May 1, 2025 Hyperallergic• Upcoming Akinsanya Kambon Exhibitions: He will be featured in a solo exhibition represented by Ortuza Projects in collaboration with Marc Selwyn Fine Art during Frieze New York in May 2026, and concurrent with a solo exhibition at the New York Sculpture Center.  Art Media Agency Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Editor, Writer, Sound Design; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Artist Joyce McDonald was born in 1951 and raised in Brooklyn's Farragut Houses. But she didn't start pursuing art until the 1990s, after being introduced to sculpture in an art therapy program while recovering from drug addiction. McDonald, who was also diagnosed with HIV in 1985, found that art gave her a way to express herself, and honed her craft with Visual AIDS, which supports artists living with HIV. Her ceramic pieces and archival materials are the subject of a new exhibit at the Bronx Museum, 'Ministry: Reverend Joyce McDonald,' on view through January 11. McDonald discusses her life and art, and why she decided to become a minister at the Church of the Open Door.

Send us a textPlease take our survey and provide feedback! Thank you.https://cincinnati.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfnkUqsHT6PIj3MSummaryIn this episode of 'We Love Our Team', hosts Jack and Randy interview renowned artist Tom Tsuchiya, who shares his journey as a Cincinnati native and his experiences creating iconic baseball bronze statues and the gazebo for the Great American Ballpark: Statues of Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, and Pete Rose being the most recent, along with the gazebo featuring the 1869 Red Stockings.Tom discusses his early memories of being a Reds fan, the significance of the 1990 Reds team, and the artistic process behind his sculptures, including the upcoming statue of announcer Marty Brennaman. The conversation highlights Tom's passion for art, baseball, and his deep connection to Cincinnati culture.TakeawaysTom Tsuchiya is a proud Cincinnatian and Reds fan.His parents were baseball fans, which influenced his love for the sport.The 1990 Reds team exemplified the essence of teamwork in baseball.Tom's journey into sculpture was inspired by his childhood experiences in Japan.He created the statues for Great American Ballpark after winning a bid.Tom's artistic process involves collaboration with players and the Reds organization.The upcoming statue of Marty Brenneman is a significant project for Tom.Each statue captures a unique moment in baseball history.Tom emphasizes the importance of fan engagement with the statues.Future projects may include more statues of Reds legends.Sound Bites"The whole team is the MVP.""I think the ball would be at that spot.""I love Gold Star more."

Send us a textIf you're planning on walking through Lincoln Park anytime soon, you may be curious about all the statues you'll find. With the help of contributor Connie Fairbanks, we discuss the story behind many of the creations you'll see, and tell you about the ones that were once there but are no longer.You can purchase Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now by Connie Fairbanks from the author at:https://www.conniefairbanks.com/or through this Amazon link:https://amzn.to/3BzEPxtWant to help support the show? Buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comSupport the show

durée : 00:03:32 - L'Almanach de l'étrange - par : Céline du Chéné - L'artiste Sophie Lecomte aime tisser des liens entre les règnes animal, végétal et minéral, en lien avec l'humain. Casque en épines d'acacia, buste en lichen, armure de petits cailloux ou botte en épine de rose, ses sculptures font fi des frontières et invitent à la contemplation poétique. - réalisation : Laurent Paulré

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.On this week's episode Michael Stamm is back to continue with our conversation about his artistic practice and career insights.Michael Stamm is a Brooklyn-based painter with an MFA from NYU and an MA in English Literature from Columbia University. He also attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 2016. Stamm has had solo and two-person exhibitions at Deli Gallery, DC Moore and Thierry Goldberg in New York, and Shul-amit Nazarian in Los Angeles. He is a NYFA Artist Fellowship recipient and has been featured in the New Yorker, Artforum, W Magazine, and Art in America. His work is in the permanent collection of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami.In today's conversation, Michael discusses his ongoing evolution from a controlled approach toward a more present, gestural practice while also sharing his current struggles with large-scale bodybuilder paintings that demand new technical skills in oil paint and expressive mark-making. This discussion with Michael moves from more practical studio tips and daily routines to deeper questions about artistic growth, the balance between spontaneity and planning, and how historical art continues to offer fresh ways of seeing. Michael concludes with hard-won career advice emphasizing professional positivity, strategic flexibility and giving up non-essential elements of your practice.You can now support this podcast by clicking HERE where you can donate using PATREON or PayPal!If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please rate, review, subscribe and SHARE ON INSTAGRAM!  If you have an any questions you want answered, write in to artmatterspodcast@gmail.com host: Isaac Mann www.isaacmann.com insta: @isaac.mann  guest: Michael Stamm www.michaelstamm.com insta: @michaelstammmmmThank you as always to ARRN, the Detroit-based artist and instrumentalist, for the music.

The Minnesota State Fair began more than 165 years ago, enough time for a lot of interesting stories to accumulate. What better way to sort through it all than with trivia? Minnesota Historical Society program associate Jacob Rorem puts MPR News staff and audience members to the test with a history quiz, live from the fair.

I spoke with ReVerse Butcher & Kylie Supski about The Continuous Present as a part of my Raindance Immersive 2025 coverage. See more context in the rough transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL_2L0jzUhA This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Jane and Louise Wilson talk to Ben Luke about their influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped their lives and work. Jane and Louise Wilson, born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, in 1967, have been collaborating as a duo since their student days in the late 1980s. Identical twins, they have used their connection as a means of exploring duality, mirroring, and the notion of selfhood amid complex geopolitical contexts. Primarily working in video installation, photography and sound, they have accessed loaded and atmospheric sites, from abandoned military sites to borderlands, and used diverse cultural phenomena, including specific works of art, literature and cinema, to reflect on the environments we occupy and the ways in which they are constructed physically and in terms of political and social meaning. They discuss the pronounced sense of duality and mirroring in their work, the origins of their official partnership in art, shaped by their upbringing, and the enduring relationship between photography and film in their practice. They recall the early impact of John Martin's work, and how Cindy Sherman proved a hugely significant inspiration in their student days. They discuss artists as diverse as Victor Pasmore, Rita Donagh, Carrie Mae Weems and Nam June Paik and reflect on the enduring influence of film-makers from Rainer Werner Fassbender to Jean Cocteau and Stanley Kubrick. Plus, they give insight into their life in the studio and answer our usual questions, including the ultimate: what is art for?Jane and Louise Wilson: Performance of Entrapment, London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE, until 10 January 2026; Dendrophiles, Leadenhall Building, Sculpture in the City, London, until spring 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A community center that serves more than 300 families on Indianapolis's northwest side will temporarily close its doors. The Indianapolis City-County Council has announced its next steps following the investigation into the city's handling of inappropriate workplace behavior and sexual harassment allegations. The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County changed the name of one of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees this summer. Governor Mike Braun reappointed three members to Purdue University's board of trustees. It was gouda vibes at the Indiana State Fair last week with the unveiling of the annual cheese sculpture. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In this episode, we talk with New York–based visual artist Dakota Gearhart about her four-part animated video series Life Touching Life, currently featured in the Projected Ecologies program within the exhibition Pulsar at MUCA in Mexico City. We discuss the show's algae femme host Tiffany—part toxic bloom, part human—who travels through time to interview scientists, poets, and caretakers about reimagining relationships between human and non-human life. Dakota shares how humor, multiplicity, and collaboration shape the series, blending found footage, analog techniques, and diverse animation styles into speculative, eco-futurist narratives. We also dive into her sculptural practice, the challenges of large-scale installation, the translation of Life Touching Life into multiple languages, and her upcoming public art commission for Flushing Meadows Park. Plus, we hear about the zine that brings the series off-screen and into readers' hands.Dakota Gearhart is a New York-based visual artist born in Arizona, raised in Florida, and educated in the Pacific Northwest. Her work has been exhibited, screened, and presented at the New Museum, Bronx Museum, Queens Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, Tacoma Art Museum, Oregon Contemporary Art Center, Northwest Film Forum, and International House of Japan, among others.https://www.dakotagearhart.com/https://newinc.metalabel.com/life-touching-lifehttps://www.instagram.com/_dakotagearhart/https://muca.unam.mx/pulsar.htmlhttps://www.lydianstater.co/projected-ecologieshttps://www.elisagutierrezeriksen.com/

For over a decade, a pair of huge eagles ridden by Gandalf the wizard greeted people as they arrived in the city famous for the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. But no longer. Today, Wellington Airport unveiled its brand new centerpiece created by Weta Workshop and it's already proving a hit with locals and visitors. Massey University journalism student Kajal Nair reports.

Tim McMahon graduated from the Maine College of Art and Design (MECAD) with a BFA in Sculpture. He taught middle school art at North Yarmouth Academy for 15 years, before leaving the teaching world to pursue full time work in carpentry and ceramics. Tim lives in Portland with his wife and two boys. He creates all of his monster designs in his backyard studio. http://ThePottersCast.com/1153

Cet été, retrouvez le meilleur d'Au cœur de l'Histoire, avec Virginie Girod ! Dans le second épisode de ce double récit, le voyage se poursuit en Grèce, à la découverte de la statue de Zeus, à Olympie, détruite dans un incendie au Ve siècle de notre ère. En Asie Mineure, s'élevait jadis le mausolée d'Halicarnasse et, non loin, l'île de Rhodes, en mer Egée, était gardée par le colosse de Rhodes, une gigantesque statue représentant Hélios, le dieu du soleil. Le voyage se termine dans la ville d'Alexandrie, éclairée par un phare majestueux , ayant guidé les marins pendant près de dix siècles. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

They're in the books we read, the shows we watch, and the art we hang on our walls. They conjure notions of might, magic, romance, and more. Castles, perhaps as much as any other architectural structure in history, define the landscape of our fantasy and imagination. But is our imagination an accurate lens through which to view these fortresses of ol'? And why, after hundreds of years, does our culture's fascination with these structures seem to be on the rise? This hour, we speak with experts and enthusiasts about the reality and mystique of castles. GUESTS: Marc Morris: Medieval historian and author of books including Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain Victor Lodato: Playwright, poet, and novelist whose books include Edgar and Lucy Edward Town: Assistant Curator of Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale Center for British Art Brent Bruns II: - Star of the hit National Geographic reality TV show "Doomsday Castle" The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired on May 18, 2017.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 484 / Léni Paquet-MoranteLéni Paquet-Morante (1962) is an artist based in New Jersey. Motivated by process driven imagery in paint, sculpture, and printmaking projects, her abstractions reconfigure familiar landscape elements, extracted then rearranged in a manner that speaks to the architecture of memory. Born in Canada, Léni is a Hamilton, New Jersey based artist. Recent recognition includes a New Jersey State Council on the Arts Finalist Grant for Painting in 2024; residencies at Vermont Studio Center Residency for Painting in 2024 and Peter's Valley Visiting Artist Residency for Printmaking in 2023. Recent solo exhibitions include Princeton University Art Museum's Bainbridge Gallery scheduled for summer of 2025. She earned a BFA in painting from Mason Gross School of Art in1992 and studied bronze casting techniques at the Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture from 1984 to1985. Her current show Extract / Abstract, Landscape a& the Architecture of Memory at the Princeton Univeristy Art Museum is up until November 9th. 

Artist and philosopher Mia Ntenta joins the podcast. Ntenta is a visual artist working across painting, sculpture, and installation. Ntenta is one of several artists I interviewed from Spring/Break Art Fair 2025.Ntenta shares how her philosophy background led her to explore ideas through painting and sculpture. Ntenta explains how her visual language and symbols clarify complex philosophical ideas.Ntenta breaks down her ongoing, expansive work 'The Omegans Project'. The Omegans Project, an expansive and ongoing series begun by Ntenta in 2019. This work reveals Ntenta's dystopian world and her symbolic language for deconstructing existence.Later, Ntenta discusses how her symbols' meanings evolve across different works.Ntenta uses art to spark curiosity and make philosophy accessible.Topics Covered:Transitioning from philosophy to visual arts as a new medium of thoughtUsing painting and sculpture to make complex ideas more approachableCreating and evolving a personal symbolic universe across artworksStrategies for communicating philosophical concepts with viewersRecent exhibitions and sharing work with the public for the first time

Artist Rosalie Smith joins the podcast. Smith reflects on developing her unique style. Smith talks about making sculptures with old technology and everyday things. Smith shares her process behind her pieces, and how recent experiences in New York and her education have shaped her approach. Smith discusses balancing the absurd and the serious. Smith describes what it means to create and teach in today's fast-paced and chaotic world. Smith, Fresh off her MFA at CUNY Hunter, also talks about recent and upcoming exhibitions that mark new chapters in her creative journey.Topics Covered:Blending tech debris and found materials to reimagine survival after collapseInfusing sculpture with both humor and weight to address environmental griefHow working in New York and completing an MFA have influenced Smith's visionTeaching art while developing a personal practiceBalancing narrative, comedy, and chaos in visual workReflecting on creative growth through education and experimentation