332: Mitchell Spain on addressing environmentalism through satirical imagery

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Mitchell Spain. Through meticulous craftsmanship
he makes functional objects that appear to be rusted tin cans and
farm detritus that has been stuck in a family barn since the
Great Depression. In our interview we talk about addressing
environmentalism through satirical imagery, refining a glaze that
mimics rust, and how the pandemic has shifted his art practice.
Mitchell’s work will be featured in the exhibition Mo Fauxs Part
Deux at the Black Book Gallery July 25th 2020 with Brett Kern and
Tim Kowalczyk. For more information visit
www.blackbookgallery.com. To see examples of his work visit
www.mitchellspainceramics.com.


 


On today’s AMACO community cork board we have the Color Network,
a group dedicated to aid in the advancement of people of color in
the ceramic arts. Their aim is to assist artists develop,
network, and create dialogue, while maintaining a place for
resources and mentorship. For more information visit
www.thecolornetwork.org or find them on IG at @thecolornetwork.