Empathetic objects, world making and dragons oh me oh my, we are really diving into the deep end in way we have never before in the podcast. A truly nerdy conversation on why we love highway overpasses with this episodes guest metal sculptor Vivian Beer. She grew up as self described feral child in rural Maine with a blow torch in hand at the age of ten and an endless curiosity on making things and the perfect guest for the Why Make podcast. A congratulation as well is in order, as she just won a 2026 award of distinction from the American Craft Council.
Her work can be seen at museums across the U.S including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Art Museum and the Museum of Art and Design in NYC. As well as public art installations in Newport, New Hampshire, Greenville, South Carolina and the Buffalo Arts Center in Nevada
