The Art of Surrender: Beth Lipman’s Intricate Glass Installations

In this episode, host Anastasia Parmson interviews celebrated American artist Beth Lipman. You'll discover:

Beth's background and how her creative upbringing influenced her art
The intricacies and challenges of working with glass art
The process and importance of collaborations in her large-scale sculptures
How she balances perfection and spontaneity in her works
The role of still life and vanitas in her art
Her approach to installation, storage, and the ecological impact of art

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02:18 Introduction and Fun Questions
08:50 Childhood Influences and Early Creativity
16:38 Art Education and Material Exploration
25:53 The Process and Philosophy of Glass Art
31:18 Collaborations and Working with Other Artists
41:57 Storage Challenges for Large Works
43:30 Transporting and Assembling Glass Art
45:30 Behind The Scenes Malfunction Story
49:26 Reuse and Reincarnation of Artworks
51:28 Viewer Interaction and the Challenges of Creating Immersive Art
01:06:30 Funding of The Work
01:14:28 Advice for Aspiring Artists
01:15:00 Upcoming Projects



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Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/ |   / metmuseum  
Philadelphia Museum of Art: https://philamuseum.org/ |   / philamuseum  
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MassArt: https://massart.edu/
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