On the Gentle Balance of Creating Art and Making a Living with Holly Bobisuthi
Release Date: 10/04/2023
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info_outlineToday, on the podcast we are in conversation with Holly Bobisuthi, an incredible artist whose process of alchemy with metal and her hands is otherworldly and magical. Her exploration of human, body, and hand are seen in her exquisite wearable art pieces that are both interactive and beautiful. Her practice of incorporating ritual, history, and self-image in her craft is of the utmost clarity, and I am beyond excited to this in conversation. Holly and I have been friends for quite some time now and this was such a delightful conversation.
This interview was held at Holly's community studio and about mid-way, her studiomates were having conversation, so you will hear this in the background. Looking forward to sharing this interview, conducted in the awakening of summer, with you.
More about Holly:
Holly is an Oakland, California based artist, raised in a forest town in the Santa Cruz mountains who creates beautiful work from metal, and now in a newely explored medium wood. I learned, wood is a reductive form and a nonhomogenous art, and her carvings are both unique and striking.
You can learn more and support her work here: http://www.hollybobisuthi.com/
Places showcasing Holly's Art:
Show at Olema gallery: Tama One
Show in Austin: Recspec Gallery
Upcoming places to see Holly's Art:
Every Saturday and first Fridays for the Art Murmur.
Werkshack from November 6th through December 30th, 2023.
Show notes:
Cabrillo College Metalsmith Program
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