The Pull Of Pietrasanta With Sarah Monk

On the show today, Lucy Branch speaks to Sarah Monk of The Materially Speaking Podcast about Pietrasanta's International Sculpture CommunityKey Discussion Points:Pietrasanta's Unique Ecosystem and its HistoryInternational hub near Carrara marble fields with specialized artisans: mold makers, foundry workers, patina specialistsThree types of artists: major names using established studios, regular visitors, and permanent residents"You can't do sculpture on your own, you need a body of people"1963 Vatican Crisis, the Vatican ruling on religious artifacts nearly destroyed Pietrasanta overnightStudios pivoted by approaching artists like Henry Moore to scale up maquettesCreated today's model where artists work in both bronze and marbleSculptural TourismThe Giro: three-hour self-guided studio tour making access special rather than constantHistorical maquette museum includes original David castReligious public sculpture - Timothy Paul Schmalz Works Monument Viewing and Scale: how scale makes viewers feel small in an "empowering" wayFind Materially Speaking hereContact Lucy and tell her if you've been inspired by sculpture... or the show - [email protected] Please Support the Show:If you're enjoying the podcast, there are several ways you can support the work:Buy a book: Fiction and non-fiction titles available, Wax On Wax Off: How to Care for Bronze Sculpture and Bronze Behaving Badly: The Principles of Bronze ConservationLeave a review: Reviews help other sculpture enthusiasts discover the podcastSpread the word: Tell others in your network about your favourite episodes and enable others to find the Sculpture Vulture TribeVisit the website: Find the "Support the Show" button at sculpture-vulture.co.ukEvery download, review, and book purchase helps keep these conversations about public sculpture and monuments going. Thank you for being part of the Sculpture Vultures community!This podcast is brought to you by Antique Bronze (bronze sculptural and architectural conservation)