Episode 016: Miriam Johnson

Recorded October 1, 2020. Miriam Johnson is a London-based stone carver, mason, and sculptor. She chiseled herself a place in stone carving at age 17 and hasn’t looked back since. She has a diverse background in both architectural masonry and the artistry of stone carving, and brings both aspects into her work through private commissions and working with other masons on Elizabeth Tower (which houses Big Ben). She also may or may not start a lucrative side business in carving stone s’mor...

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