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Multi-disciplinary artist-teacher who often playfully explores the chaos of waste and recyclable materials, both in her own work and with her elementary school artist-students. Jamia Weir discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. 

Topics include; Sister Corita Kent, Brian Wilson, The Artist's Way, Skirball Cultural Center, plarn, flow, mimes, clowns, puppetry, plastic bag portraits, junk sculpture, environmental mindfulness, upcycling, artprov, improv quilting, art education and her illustrious love affair with carboard!

*Recorded July 2025 on the phone between New Haven, CT and Palmdale, CA.

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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.