Prototype Your Artistic Evolution with Lucy McRae

Episode 22 of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, hosted by Ceri Hand, titled "Prototype Your Artistic Evolution with Lucy McRae" was published on February 5, 2024 and runs 69 minutes.

February 5, 2024 ·69m · Extraordinary Creatives

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

Join Ceri as she interviews artist and designer Lucy McRae, recognised by Fast Company as a pioneer who's shaping the future. We get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Lucy's artistic process as she creates conceptual sculptures, films, and wearables, exploring the impacts of emerging technologies on the human body. Tapping into her unique childhood and ballet training, Lucy explains how constantly adapting led her to approach spaces and materials as malleable. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lucy's work investigates how technologies could alter human evolution, using fashion, film, and sculpture to spark ethical discussions. She transforms familiar materials to envision unfamiliar futures, helping people emotionally relate to new developments in science, technology and the natural world. Lucy uses her body as an experimental canvas, prototype and barometer. As an outsider, she learned how to adapt to new environments and situations quickly. She practices radical candour in collaborations, while protecting her vision. Rest is resistance - Lucy seeks productivity without burnout and advocates for every artist to do the same. She views the studio itself as her biggest ongoing creative project. Lucy aims to bring science to street level through creativity. BEST MOMENTS "I use the camera as a microscope to determine what is working or what needs to be changed." "Honesty is a great starting point - saying how I'm feeling, whether I'm tired or not feeling a project." "The process of making...you should put in another two weeks as a kind of antechamber for what came before." "I learned to exist on that edge and that sense of being an outsider became a natural habitat for me." "Discomfort and that darkness helps you grow, even though it's unpleasant." "My body is a barometer...when I take something on, it kind of goes through me." "I'm only one person...that platform for belonging and experimentation is where I'm putting my energy." "I'm trying to bring science to street level through conceptual fashion, short film and sculpture." PODCAST HOST BIO Meet Ceri Hand, the driving force behind countless creative success stories. A creative coach, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker, she's committed to empowering creatives to realise their dreams and make a meaningful impact through her creative coaching, mentoring and training company. With three decades in the arts under her belt, Ceri has ridden the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Now, she's here to help you achieve your goals, your way. **** Want to be coached by Ceri? Ceri’s transformative coaching empowers creatives to 10x their impact in the world. By providing tailored guidance, new techniques, and fresh perspectives, Ceri will help you to overcome blocks, boost income, and cultivate resilience for lasting career change in your creative career. Speak to our team to discover how Ceri can elevate your creative career: https://www.cerihand.com/coaching_with_ceri/ **** https://www.cerihand.com [email protected] @cerihand