A Sculptor's Story

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Hosting woodcarvers & sculptors across the world to hear the journeys that we don't see on social media. Often times we only see the final pieces on social media and websites, but we don't hear what moves the sculptors, what motivates them, and what inspires them, and how did they get to where they are?

Episodes

  1. 6. Lara Domeneghetti - Artisan, Mentor, Author

    1d ago

    6. Lara Domeneghetti - Artisan, Mentor, Author

    In this interview with Lara we talk about what it means to be a human and an artist, about horsemanship and how it applies to woodcarving, the relationship between money and crafts, and a lot more. Lara's website: https://www.larareisigldomeneghetti.com/ Instagram: @lara.r.domeneghetti Picture by: Jon Anders Floistad

    1h 36m
  2. 5. Jarrad Belton - Furniture Maker, Tutor, Sculptural Artist

    May 17

    5. Jarrad Belton - Furniture Maker, Tutor, Sculptural Artist

    In this episode, Jarrad talks about his journey from carpentry to becoming a furniture maker and sculptural artist, how working with wood became an obsession, and why creating with your hands is a way of life. We discuss craftsmanship, flow state, and the pursuit of excellence, as well as the meaning of traditions in modern timed. For Jarrad, woodworking is a deep passion that is not only work, but also becomes play. Jarrad's Instagram: @jarradbelton Jarrad's Website: jarradbelton.com

    1h 59m
  3. 4. Oliver Chalk (Found.Wood) - Contemporary Artist Exploring Surface

    Apr 26

    4. Oliver Chalk (Found.Wood) - Contemporary Artist Exploring Surface

    In this episode, I talk with Oliver Chalk about his journey from textile installations to working with wood, and how making became a way to explore himself. We discuss uncertainty, failure, and why the process matters more than the final piece. For Oliver, craft is a philosophical inquiry into who we are and what we’re capable of. Oliver's Instagram: @found.wood Website: www.foundwood.co

    1h 25m
  4. 3. Jo Grogan - Woodcarver & Sculptor - A Sculptor's Story

    Apr 19

    3. Jo Grogan - Woodcarver & Sculptor - A Sculptor's Story

    Coming from a background of 20 years in the fashion industry, Jo Grogan changed her career path in her 40s to retrain in historic woodcarving & gilding at the City & Guilds of London Art School. Since then she has been awared a QUEST Scholarship, been funded under Sarabande's Foundation, has received her Master Carvers Certificate under the Livery Company Skills Council (LCSC) and is resident under the Delfina Foundation since spring 2026. Jo's Website: www.jogrogan.com Jo's Instagram: @jogrogan_sculpture

    1h 41m
  5. 2. Takuo Hasegawa - Japanese Zen Monk & Buddhist Sculptor

    Apr 12

    2. Takuo Hasegawa - Japanese Zen Monk & Buddhist Sculptor

    Takuo Hasegawa ist a Zen Monk and Buddhist Sculptor working in wood. In this episode we talk about how he left Japan at the age of 19 to travel the world for 8 years, how he became a Zen monk, how he apprenticed under a Japanese Master Buddhist sculptor, what he sees as the connection between humans and wood, and a lot more. If you have suggestions for the next guest, write it in the comments here on Spotify or DM on Instagram @asaya.sculpture.

    1h 23m
  6. 1. Alison Crowther - Contemporary British Sculptor - Conversations With Wood

    Apr 5

    1. Alison Crowther - Contemporary British Sculptor - Conversations With Wood

    Alison Crowther is a contemporary British sculptor who mainly works with English oak. In this episode, we talk about how she got into wood carving, what she sees as the connections between humans and wood, how she manages commissions with timber pieces weighing up to 10 tons, what advice she has for young sculptors, and a lot more. Have a look at Alison's work at her Instagram: alisoncrowther or her website: alisoncrowther.com If you have a suggestion who should be the next interview guest, write a message to Asaya on Instagram: asaya.sculpture.

    1h 39m

  7. Apr 4

    0. Introduction - What is the Intention behind "A Sculptor's Story"?

    Every sculptor has a unique story that, oftentimes, we never hear when we see their work on social media or their websites. The intention of this podcast is to share sculptors' stories and what motivates, moves and inspires them. From woodcarving to stone, clay and all other mediums - in "A Sculptor's Story" the host Asaya seeks to engage in conversations with sculptors across the world form different traditions.

    2 min
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Hosting woodcarvers & sculptors across the world to hear the journeys that we don't see on social media. Often times we only see the final pieces on social media and websites, but we don't hear what moves the sculptors, what motivates them, and what inspires them, and how did they get to where they are?

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    Asaya
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