Crafting Reality: The Intricate Weavings of Sasha Baskin

This episode features an engaging conversation with our host, Rob Lee, and the creative dynamo, Sasha Baskin. Sasha’s work, a fascinating blend of weaving, drawing, and lacemaking, explores the convergence of craft, classical rendering, and reality television.

In this episode, we delve into:

• Sasha's creative journey and the early experiences that shaped her unique artistic path.
• The inspiration behind her transition to traditional weaving and lacemaking.
• An exploration of her current work and the evolution of her creative process.
• The intriguing correlation between reality shows like "The Bachelor", Greek Mythology, and Sasha’s art.
• Her intriguing use of analog and digital technologies in her work.
• The significance of creativity in her life beyond art practice.
• The key skills that her education at MICA enhanced.

Join us as we explore the intricacies of Sasha's unique creative perspective and her journey as a successful portrait artist turned craft and material studies expert.

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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