20. Held by Water, Shaped by Stone: A Journey into Elemental Wisdom with Jobi Manson.

Today, we enter the elemental world of Jobi Manson—A visual artist and sculptor whose work unfolds as material poetry, where stone, water, light and sound become her artistic language. Jobi’s journey takes us deep into the spaces beyond words, where matter, time, and nature all converge, offering us a glimpse of the world that feels both ancient and alive.

After a near-death experience that left her temporarily paralysed, Jobi began to explore the profound power of regeneration and the wisdom held in our senses. This life-altering event ultimately led her to create Sēfari—a platform that invites people into elemental experiences with water and sound, helping them sink into the depths of their own potential and essence. 

In today’s conversation, Jobi reflects on the art of being in dialogue with the natural world, how we can commune with the elemental realm in our creative process, and the invitation water offers in times of chaos. We explore what it means to grow into our role as artists by learning from those who think differently, and how dreaming is an essential part of making art. Jobi’s insights on the fluid relationship between water and creativity are not only captivating but feel like a much-needed medicine for this moment in time.

This episode is rich with wisdom, depth, and inspiration—an invitation to slow down and listen to the ways the world speaks to us through its elements. 

Some of the key theme's we touch on today are:

• Embracing artistry as a way of being, not just something we do.
• Learning from diverse perspectives to evolve as an artist.
• Exploring how the landscapes we inhabit shape our identity and creative expression.
• Jobi opens up about her journey with her sexuality and self-discovery.
• How grief and loss deepen our connection to the natural world.
• Exploring what it means to be in constant dialogue with nature.
• The significance of caring for our bodies in the creative process.
• Using touch as a tool for navigation and artistic expression.
• Art-making as an opportunity to time travel and transcend.
• The loneliness that often accompanies the artist’s path.
• Jobi’s journey to discovering her creative process and structure.
• Building a strong foundation to support the weight of being a self-employed artist.
• Jobi’s near-death experience and how it transformed her approach to life.
• The relationship between water and creativity, and how the two intertwine.
• Understanding why we may feel numb or dissociated as creatives.
• Pain as a profound teacher in the artist’s journey.

KEY EPISODE LINKS:

Learn more about Rachael's 1:1 Creative Partnership 2025
Explore Jobi's website & her work with Sefari
Explore Jobi's Instagram

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Explore working or collaborating with Rachael at rachael@rachaelsardelich.com and learn more about her work HERE.

You can join the wider conversation and our community over on Substack via THIS LINK.

The original painted work in the show design was hand painted by artist Sarah Darling.

The creation of our original musical score was created by Camilla Rose Sullivan.