Janet Echelman's art moves like the wind, but is stronger than steel (TRH+)

Artist Janet Echelman was rejected from every art school she applied to. But now, she's one of the most renowned installation artists in the world, having displayed her massive aerial sculptures on five continents. In this TED Radio Hour+ episode, she describes her latest installation, Remembering the Future, and how she blends ancient knotting practices with aerospace fibers. She also speaks about her recently released book, Radical Softness.  To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That’s because you are supporting our work and public radio. Learn more at http://plus.npr.org/ted