Princeton Makes Podcast
Princeton Makes Podcast
Princeton Makes
Conversations with local artists about what inspires them, what challenges them, and what wins they’ve had along their journey thus far. Each episode features a new artist local to our home base, Princeton NJ.
Season 3 Episode # 2 Cathy Dailey: Art Shows
In this episode, we sit down with artist Cathy Daily to explore the evolution of her work, from early pieces focused on people, to animals, and her journey into abstract art. We also dive into the ins and outs of art shows, discussing both the logistical challenges and the emotional impact of showing and selling art to the public.  Instagram: @kittybutt Facebook: Cathy Dailey Designs Cathy's Old Work- people Serious Animals Abstract Animals Abstract Ovals Favorite Artists: Pablo Picasso Cathy's mom : Jan Dailey
Oct 11, 2024
37 min
S3E1 Shiri Assayag: An Artist’s Journey of Inspiration
In this episode, we speak with artist and painter Shiri Assayag about her creative process and the inspirations behind her work. From her upbringing in Israel to reflections on nature, family, and personal challenges, Shiri shares how these experiences shape her art. We also touch on our shared deeper emotions surrounding the Israel-Hammas war and a sense of longing for home. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on art and inspiration. Link to works: https://photos.app.goo.gl/59kiNtN1HWUtToGZ6 Favorite artist: Gustav Klimt  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Klimt
Sep 13, 2024
29 min
S2E9 Renata Pugh: Solving her artistic puzzles
In this episode, we chat with Renata about her diverse body of work across multiple mediums. We delve into her artistic highlight showcased in NYC and explore her passion for creating and solving her artistic puzzles. (Click see more for episode links!) Renata’s artist talk is Friday, June 14th at 6:30 Links!: Renata on Facebook Renata on Insta Website Renata's sculpture in Manhattan sculpture  At work on the sculpture Bridge painting Stained glass lamp Stained glass lamp process Favorite Artist : Ralph Steadman
Jun 8, 2024
22 min
S2E8 Vivian Slee: Exploring Thematic Paintings and Imaginative Drawings
In this episode, we chatted with Vivian about her background, her family's artistic influence, how she chooses her subjects, advice for young artists, and her future aspirations. Links:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/vivpaintsfromtheattic/  “My Cousin’s Yurt”, part of Backyard Series  Protest painting, part of Protest Series  Medicine Herbs, part of Herbs Series  Gerhard Richter:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Richter Maria Berrio:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Berr%C3%ADo www.princetonmakes.com
Jun 8, 2024
20 min
S2E7 Jessie Krause: Making a living, making art
In this episode, Jessie shares her experiences growing up with an artist mother, grappling with artistic blocks, her inspiration and more. Artist talk  Sunday April 21 6:30PM Jessie's website: https://jessiekrause.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessie.krause/ Meet the Artist Video: https://jessiekrause.com/video/  Petshop boys - Pets sounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeN_NytxKEc
Apr 2, 2024
25 min
S2E6 Crystal Huang: Four Generations of Artists
In today's episode, Crystal and I talked about her art, about her grandmother who had to stop painting in China when she was 22, and about the pleasure and torment in art making. Website:  https://crystalhuang.com/ - The hot spring painting that is mentioned in the episode is the first painting to come up on the website’s homepage.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chhuangart/  Van Gogh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh
Mar 6, 2024
24 min
S2E5 Marilyn Besner: An artist's Path Through Clay, Wood, Stone and Food
In this episode, we chatted with Marilyn about her love for making, her artistic journey, and her current passion for food and ceramics, and specifically making her food in her ceramics :) Instagram: @marbesner Favorite artists: Stanley Lewis - Stone sculptures  Ruth Asawa https://ruthasawa.com/  Betty Woodman - pillow pitchers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Woodman Pillow pitcher
Feb 6, 2024
25 min
S2E2 Zohar Lavi-Hasson: A Filmmaker, Potter, and Podcaster's Journey
In this episode, which was recorded in October 2023, Claude Winn and Elisabeth Quatrano took the host's seat and chatted with Zohar about her art practice in filmmaking and ceramics. They discussed the differences between the making of the two forms. The episode release was postponed due to the start of the war in Israel and Gaza, but we have decided to release it now, February 2024. Find Zohar’s work on her website:  Zoharlavihasson.com Instagram: @zorkeramics Chronicle Of a Jump (Directed by Zohar) Favorite artists:  Amedeo Modigliani Alberto Giacometti
Feb 6, 2024
25 min
S2E4 RD - A journey of arts and design
In this episode, we chat with RD about her journey as an artist, her love for light-hearted art, astronauts and little felt animals as well as her path to becoming a graphic designer. RD: Instagram rmdiamond.com Favorite artists: Keith Haring Vincent van Gogh
Jan 16, 2024
26 min
S2E3 Lenora Kandiner, Failure and Success
In this episode, I chat with Lenora about her experiences and insights on success and failure, as we explore her journey of exploring polimer art.    Website www.lenorastudio.com Instagram lenorakandiner Email [email protected] Learning and Serendipity blog Influential artist:  Precilia Noagava  
Nov 1, 2023
28 min
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