394: Walter Ostrom on the questions that motivate his studio practice

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have
an interview with Walter Ostrom. A retrospective book has
recently been published filled with essays from colleagues and
images of his work dating back to the 1960’s. In our interview we
talk about his early project-based work, the questions that
motivated his decades long studio practice, and his love for
cross breading Rhododendron. Good Earth: The Pots and Passion of
Walter Ostrom is available now from your favorite book seller.


 


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This episode is also sponsored by the Pocosin Arts School of Fine
Craft. They invite you to register for their annual online
benefit auction happening October 16th- 23rd, where you can bid
on artwork from your favorite craft artists. Pocosin is a
full-service art center in Columbia, NC offering interactive
online workshops and a five month spring residency where you can
focus on your creative practice. To learn more about these
opportunities visit www.pocosinarts.org