425: 10 YR Fund Drive: Michael Sherrill on his flora-inspired sculptures
Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I talk with Michael Sherrill, who creates mixed media sculptures that draw from the flora of Western North Carolina. In our interview we talk about his early days as a salt firing potter, developing new techniques for sculpture, and the creation of his Mud Tools brand. To find out more visit www.michaelsherrill.com or www.mudtools.com.
In our interview we talk about Michael’s transition from pottery to sculpture. From left to right you see his salt fired ware from 1982, raku pots from 1987, a celedon teapot from 1988, and an abstract botanical teapot from 1997. Michaels’ traveling retrospective details this transition in the context of his broader career. The exhibition was on display at the Mint Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Arizona State Art Museum.
Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, this year we are celebrating ten years of the podcast! We just launched a fund drive and I need your help to support the upcoming season. If you are able please visit www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate to make a pledge through our PayPal portal or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler.
We will be taping a live episode to celebrate the 10th anniversary on Zoom July 25th at 7pm EST. I'll be joined by Carole Epp and other special guests. Register now at brickyardnetwork.org/live.
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