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A Sculptor's Story

Asaya
Inami, Japan
Woodworking
Oliver Chalk
Spotify
Found Wood
Japan
Alison Crowther
Green Oak
Woodcarving
Zen Buddhism
Sourcing Wood
Wood Carving
David Nash
Instagram
Online Course
Wood

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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Nadav Ben Shlomo is a woodcarver and teacher. In this interview we talk about how woodcarving quiets his mind, about the art and importance of sharpening carving knives, the process of carving versus the final result, and a lot more.

Nadav's Instagr... more

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: www.larareisigldomeneghetti... more

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, a... more

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 ... more

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, bee... more

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 sculp... more

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 piec... more

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 ... more

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Nadav Ben Shlomo
Woodcarver specializing in spoons, handles, and small sculptures
Self-employed woodcarver
Episode: 7. Nadav Ben Shlomo - Woodcarver (@nbs_artnwood)
Lara Domeneghetti
artisan woodcarver, mentor, and author
The Architecture of the One
Episode: 6. Lara Domeneghetti - Artisan, Mentor, Author
Jarrad Belton
Furniture maker and sculptural artist
Independent maker and educator
Episode: 5. Jarrad Belton - Furniture Maker, Tutor, Sculptural Artist
Oliver Chalk
Maker in wood, founder of Found Wood
Found Wood
Episode: 4. Oliver Chalk (Found.Wood) - Contemporary Artist Exploring Surface
Jo Grogan
Woodcarver and sculptor
Episode: 3. Jo Grogan - Woodcarver & Sculptor - A Sculptor's Story
Takuo Hasegawa
Japanese Zen monk and Buddhist woodcarver
Zen Buddhist woodcarver, Kanazawa
Episode: 2. Takuo Hasegawa - Japanese Zen Monk & Buddhist Sculptor
Alison Crowther
British contemporary wood sculptor
Self-employed artist
Episode: 1. Alison Crowther - Contemporary British Sculptor - Conversations With Wood

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Asaya
Host of A Sculptor's Story; connected to a global community of woodcarvers and sculptors.

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#4
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#20
New Zealand/Arts/Performing Arts
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#24
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#192
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3. Jo Grogan - Woodcarver & Sculptor - A Sculptor's Story
Q: What motivated you to shift from fashion design to wood carving?
Jo describes a lifelong pull toward hands-on making, a pivotal moment at a V&A talk that made her realize carving could be her path, and the practical decision to retrain despite financial challenges.
4. Oliver Chalk (Found.Wood) - Contemporary Artist Exploring Surface
Q: What does the process of creating a piece look like for you, from starting point to finish?
It's an intuitive, evolving dialogue with the wood: I draw on past works, listen to what the material offers, and allow ideas to surface as I work, often starting with a sphere idea and letting the surface dictate the next steps.
6. Lara Domeneghetti - Artisan, Mentor, Author
Q: How do you view the master-apprentice relationship in today's world and its value for learning?
It remains healthy and natural because it centers on human collaboration, humility, and perception development; teachers guide while being guided, copying helps build technique, but true growth comes from helping students discover their own voice.
6. Lara Domeneghetti - Artisan, Mentor, Author
Q: What drew you to engrave ornaments on a flute in the Alisund Voice project, and how did you approach balancing function and sculpture?
The project sought to fuse acoustical precision with ornamental carving without commercial incentive; it required studying the cylindrical form, respecting exact geometry for musical function, and maintaining hand-carved authenticity over digital methods.
6. Lara Domeneghetti - Artisan, Mentor, Author
Q: Could you introduce yourself and the kind of work you do?
I'm a Italian woodcarver and craft person based in Norway, with a background in reconstructing historical objects and teaching internationally; my work blends practical making with philosophical inquiry and an emphasis on living systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Sculptor's Story

What is A Sculptor's Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show centered on woodcarvers and sculptors from around the world, exploring the journeys, mindsets, and workflows behind finished works. Conversations emphasize process over polished social-media outcomes, highlighting how mentors, training systems (from master-apprentice traditions to self-directed study), material ethics, and spiritual or philosophical perspectives shape a maker's path. Notable threads include the balance between traditional craft and contemporary markets, sustainability in sourcing, and the emotional and practical realities of building a lifelong practice. The format tends to be process-driven and reflective, offering listeners practical craft insights alongside broader themes of meaning, patience, and resilience.

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Recent guests on A Sculptor's Story include:

1. Nadav Ben Shlomo
2. Lara Domeneghetti
3. Jarrad Belton
4. Oliver Chalk
5. Jo Grogan
6. Takuo Hasegawa
7. Alison Crowther

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