Breaking Pottery Norms with Carol Horst

In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery,' Nic Torres interviews Carol Horst, a ceramic artist known for her unique stacking sculptures. Carol shares her perspective on unconventional practices in ceramics, the importance of trusting artistic instincts, and the value of being part of a creative community. She discusses her journey into sculpture, overcoming traditional pottery constraints, and evolving through technique development. Carol also touches on how her identity as a twin influences her work, the significance of continually looking at art, and offers insights for artists aiming to find their own voice and succeed in the art world. You can learn more about Carol by checking out her instagram https://www.instagram.com/carolhorstceramics/ Get your 53 themes by clicking this link shapingyourpottery.com/53themes [https://shapingyourpottery.ck.page/6808d5415e] For more episodes go to shapingyourpottery.com [https://www.shapingyourpottery.com/]   00:00 Introduction and Free Themes Offer 00:30 Interview with Carol Horst Begins 01:14 Challenging Pottery Norms 02:46 Journey into Sculpture 04:14 Techniques and Evolution of Sculptures 05:42 Building Larger Sculptures 07:16 Importance of Creative Community 10:42 Inspiration from Materials 12:17 Multiplicity in Artistic Vision 15:01 Business Side of Pottery 18:36 Discovering Your Voice 24:57 Final Thoughts and Parting Words