#238 Pottery with a Purpose w/ Savanna LaBauve

This podcast episode delves into the artistic journey of Savanna LeBauve, a renowned ceramic artist known for her innovative functional and sculptural pottery. Based in Carpendale, Colorado, Savanna shares her experiences from her ceramic residency and how she utilizes everyday nuances to inspire her unique ceramic patterns. The discussion highlights Savannah's explorations in merging painting and ceramics, her struggles with balancing multiple artistic pursuits, and her intriguing collaboration with a local ballet dancer. She emphasizes the importance of valuing time, finding one's creative voice, and the power of multiples in art. The episode is an inspiring insight into Savanna's artistic process and the influence artists can have on their local communities. You can learn more about Savanna by checking out her instagram @savannalabauve

Top Value Bombs:

1. Power of Multiples: Savanna emphasizes the transformative impact of working with multiples in her ceramic art. By creating small parts and combining them, artists can overcome limitations like kiln size and produce larger, impressive pieces. She relates this approach to her drawing background where small marks build up over time to form an image. This method also allows viewers to appreciate the art from different perspectives and scales.

2. The Importance of Time: Savanna underscores the value of time for artists, not only in terms of crafting their art but also in terms of personal well-being. By setting boundaries and ensuring they don't overextend themselves, artists can maintain their creativity and avoid burnout. She also stresses the importance of dedicating time to experiment and play in the studio, which can lead to failure but also new learning and growth.

3. Embracing Variety: The ceramic artist encourages artists not to limit themselves to one style or medium. She shares her own experience of juggling multiple artistic pursuits, from sculptural to functional pottery, to painting. Savanna advocates for giving oneself permission to explore and experiment with different art forms, as they can inform and enrich each other. Her collaboration with a ballet dancer serves as a unique example of such cross-medium experimentation.

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