As the Season Turns Found Sound for January: Morvern Graham
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Jan 17, 2025 Morvern Graham, a Scottish-Scandinavian illustrator, printmaker, and storyteller, takes listeners on an artistic adventure along the East Scottish coast. She shares her deep connection with the sea and how it inspires her creative process. Graham discusses the enchanting folklore character, Shellycoat, and the role of natural materials in her printmaking. The conversation also reflects on the balance of productivity and introspection in January while celebrating the beauty of nature's rhythms and imperfections, inspiring a more compassionate approach to the new year.
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Folklore Upbringing
- Morvern Graham's parents instilled a deep sense of folklore in her childhood.
- They told her folk stories daily, creating a magical world view.
Studio Objects
- Morvern Graham collects objects like hagstones, sea glass, and maps.
- These talismans and objects hold memories and inspire her work.
Sea Inspiration
- Even when working indoors, Morvern Graham stays connected to nature.
- Opening her studio window allows her to hear and smell the sea.