About this episode

Madison Smith discusses how ceramics allows her to express her childhood experiences and spread joy through her art.

Ceramics has granted Madison Smith the unwavering power to transform a simple pile of dirt into an external force of her subconscious. Madison creates sculptures to connect to her disorderly childhood and construct wares to spread joy. Madison's overall themes include the magic of childlike wonder and the undeniable reality of the life she has been forced to reckon with. https://ThePottersCast.com/1246

People in this episode

Host: Paul Blais

Guest: Madison Smith

Topics covered

• ceramics
• childhood

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