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Getting Knocked Down and Keep on Going | Madison Smith | Episode 1246

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Show Notes

Ceramics has granted Madison Smith the unwavering power to transform a simple pile of dirt into an external force of her subconscious. Madison creates sculptures to connect to her disorderly childhood and construct wares to spread joy. Madison's overall themes include the magic of childlike wonder and the undeniable reality of the life she has been forced to reckon with. https://ThePottersCast.com/1246

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