A Sculptor's Story

Nadav Ben Shlomo is a woodcarver and teacher. In this interview we talk about how woodcarving quiets his mind, about the art and importance of sharpening carving knives, the process of carving versus the final result, and a lot more.Nadav's Instagram: @nbs_artnwood

In this interview with Lara we talk about what it means to be a human and an artist, about horsemanship and how it applies to woodcarving, the relationship between money and crafts, and a lot more.Lara's website: https://www.larareisigldomeneghetti.com/Instagram: @lara.r.domeneghettiPicture by: Jon Anders Floistad

In this episode, Jarrad talks about his journey from carpentry to becoming a furniture maker and sculptural artist, how working with wood became an obsession, and why creating with your hands is a way of life.We discuss craftsmanship, flow state, and the pursuit of excellence, as well as the meaning of traditions in modern timed. For Jarrad, woodworking is a deep passion that is not only work, but also becomes play.Jarrad's Instagram: @jarradbeltonJarrad's Website: jarradbelton.com

In this episode, I talk with Oliver Chalk about his journey from textile installations to working with wood, and how making became a way to explore himself.We discuss uncertainty, failure, and why the process matters more than the final piece. For Oliver, craft is a philosophical inquiry into who we are and what we’re capable of.Oliver's Instagram: @found.woodWebsite: www.foundwood.co

Coming from a background of 20 years in the fashion industry, Jo Grogan changed her career path in her 40s to retrain in historic woodcarving & gilding at the City & Guilds of London Art School. Since then she has been awared a QUEST Scholarship, been funded under Sarabande's Foundation, has received her Master Carvers Certificate under the Livery Company Skills Council (LCSC) and is resident under the Delfina Foundation since spring 2026. Jo's Website: www.jogrogan.comJo's Instagram: @jogrogan_sculpture

Takuo Hasegawa ist a Zen Monk and Buddhist Sculptor working in wood. In this episode we talk about how he left Japan at the age of 19 to travel the world for 8 years, how he became a Zen monk, how he apprenticed under a Japanese Master Buddhist sculptor, what he sees as the connection between humans and wood, and a lot more.If you have suggestions for the next guest, write it in the comments here on Spotify or DM on Instagram @asaya.sculpture.

Alison Crowther is a contemporary British sculptor who mainly works with English oak. In this episode, we talk about how she got into wood carving, what she sees as the connections between humans and wood, how she manages commissions with timber pieces weighing up to 10 tons, what advice she has for young sculptors, and a lot more.Have a look at Alison's work at her Instagram: alisoncrowther or her website: alisoncrowther.comIf you have a suggestion who should be the next interview guest, write a message to Asaya on Instagram: asaya.sculpture.

Every sculptor has a unique story that, oftentimes, we never hear when we see their work on social media or their websites. The intention of this podcast is to share sculptors' stories and what motivates, moves and inspires them. From woodcarving to stone, clay and all other mediums - in "A Sculptor's Story" the host Asaya seeks to engage in conversations with sculptors across the world form different traditions.