290: Chris Staley and Kyle Johns on the intersection of boredom, expectation and creativity

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have
an interview with Chris Staley and Kyle Johns. Both were
artists-in-residence for the month of May at the Archie Bray
Foundation in Helena, MT. During the month Staley was making a
new body of sculptural vessels and Johns continued his
exploration of keyless mold systems for slip cast vessels. In our
interview we talk about suspending judgement when making, how
boredom can create space for new ideas, and learning to use
social media in a healthy and sustainable way. For more
information on Staley visit www.chrisstaleyartist.com. For more
information on Johns visit www.instagram.com/kylejohnsceramics.


 


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Community Corkboard, 6/18:


The Cannon River Clay Tour is having its 4th annual tour June
22nd - 23rd in the Northfield, MN area. This self-guided studio
tour and sale includes a broad range of professional ceramic work
from twenty-two artists. For more information visit
www.cannonriverclaytour.com/.