536: Brian Nettles on recovering from Hurricane Katrina

Brian Nettles is a potter and educator based in Pass Christian,
MS, an area that was hit hard by a 35-foot storm surge during
Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We start our interview talking about
the history of ceramics in southern Mississippi and the influence
of bayous and cypress swamps on his aesthetic. The second part of
the interview focuses on his experience rebuilding his home and
studio after Katrina, as well as tips for navigating recovery
resources after a natural disaster. In addition to his own
studio, he was the Studio Director of Ceramics at the Ohr O’Keefe
Museum of Art in Biloxi, MS from 1997-2005.
www.nettlespottery.com.


 


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