"Freeing myself from limiting to clay/ceramics and being open to other new materials really helped me develop the group of work. I feel like I am learning new language and it has been really exciting. When I worked with metal, I felt like I knew nothing, and I felt insecure but excited simultaneously. I like challenges and new discoveries. New discoveries usually tell me where to go next." Today on Maake we talk with Chicago-based artist Mie Kongo @miekongo about her work and process, growing up in a buddhist temple, the influence of a family of creators, working with a range of materials, and teaching provides balance to her studio practice, and so much more. Full interview online, link in profile. Questions by Andreana Donahue. Issue 8 was curated by Shannon Goff @eflutemama and Roxanne Jackson @roxannejackson_ #MieKongo #Issue8 #clayedition #featuredartist #maake #maakemag #maakemagazine #ceramics #clay #artistrun #contemporaryart #arthub #arts #art #artoftheday #artblog #artmagazine #igdaily #instaart #artist #artwork #contemporaryceramics #ceramics #clay #sculpture #wood #bronze #chicagoartist #saicceramics (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvB1yzNlHBy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h4w5oar3kfok
