07: Pam Puck + CC

In the seventh episode of FolkArtwork and Friends, I had a delightful conversation with self-taught artist Pam Puck. I've known Pam for a few years now and have always been blown away by their sculptures, but I've never really had a chance to get to know them personally. I talk to Pam about getting her start with ceramics in a kids' pottery class, teaching English in Italy, growing up watching 'Rosemary's Baby', and being, well, as she put it, "a creepy kid". Plus, I learn about how her talented artist husband's work inspires them, living in a cave for a period of time, as well as the excitement of showcasing artwork at this year's Outsider Art Fair.  Then, with the recent bombings taking place in Iran, an excerpt from "Empty Chairs", an exhibit by Fiuz Gallery and Outsider Inn Gallery featuring one-of-a-kind artworks by Iranian self-taught artist Alireza Asbahi Sisi, also known as CC.  Follow Pam Puck on Instagram at @msglitterguts and look for her work in the FolkArtwork Collective booth at the 2026 Outsider Art Fair. Follow @folkartwork on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more Subscribe to the "This Week in Outsider Art" Newsletter on Substack Visit folkartwork.art to shop self-taught art by emerging contemporary artists See you in a few weeks in New York City for the Outsider Art Fair AND if you are in the Des Moines area, come to the Mainframe Studios "First Friday" event on March 6th from 5pm-8pm to see me hanging out with Ashley Mary in our studio and selling artwork for self-taught artist James Ash.  Chapters (00:00:01) - Farm Folk Artwork & Friends Podcast(00:03:47) - Pam Puck on Living in Italy(00:08:52) - Postcards for the Exhibition(00:11:04) - How to travel to the Cleveland Art Fair(00:14:00) - Sarah's work at Art Fair(00:17:31) - Naked Sculptures by Alessandra(00:22:15) - Teaching and the humor of your work(00:28:17) - Drawing Without a Plan(00:30:39) - What was your relationship like with art then? Like growing up(00:35:34) - Billy House on The Horror Film(00:38:20) - What's It Like Living With An Artful Husband(00:41:16) - Living in a cave(00:45:30) - Sarah Silverman on Meeting Her(00:48:34) - Iranian Artist Cece's(00:53:05) - Folk Artists and Friends