Chloe Smith On Making Soft Food
Chloe is a unique artist, and one that I couldn't wait to chat to. Simply put but definitely not simply made, she makes soft food. Created using only wool and thread, she creates one of a kind, intricate sculptures replicating everything from Japanese cleaning supplies to cans of tuna in a really subversive and somehow hilarious way. During the episode we touch on imposter syndrome and how Chloe battles with some of the stereotypes and typecasting that comes with the territory. We cover some deep topics like what does true authenticity look like in the creative process and some lighter things like why we are all so obsessed with the design of foreign food packaging. We talk about the very interesting and polarizing topic of specializing vs generalizing and what challenges and benefits that come with each direction. This episode is pure joy and Chloe delivers some very unexpected and hilarious responses to my questions. Introducing Chloe Smith On Making Soft Food.
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"[making soft sculptures] it’s almost more of a compulsion than a decision."
"Textiles have always been something that has always been really attractive to me and something that I am always really drawn to."
"It's those moments of failing where you learn the most"
"Humour is the way I've found to connect with people"
"Even more so in this time, its really important to be silly."
"Ever since I started traveling, supermarkets overseas have become this complete place of fascination for me."
"When I last came back from Japan, I developed a really strong addiction for the tomato juice over there."
"Stop taking yourself so seriously, people won’t think less of you if you’re not that serious. "
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