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EP 14: Danielle James | DJ Neon
Hello Lightning Tamers! This is episode 14! In today’s podcast we have Artist and Maker Danielle James aka DJ Neon, who is currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina as an apprentice at Glas Studio. She is known for her series “signs of the times: a single lady’s life in neon” which draws the most…
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EP 13: Eve Hoyt – Evening Neon
Hello Lightning Tamers! Hello Lightning Tamers! This is episode 13! In today’s podcast we have Philadelphia Artist Eve Hoyt of Evening Neon. Who began her journey in neon in late 80’s followed by several years working in the neon sign industry. Bored with making signs but in love with the medium of neon, she set…
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EP 12 – Ben Livingston – BENEON
Hello Lightning Tamers! This is episode 12! In today’s podcast we have the Austin, Texan artist Ben Livingston who is internationally known for his neon/light sculpture. He is the inventor of an opalescent color palette for neon, using a variety of UV sensitive phosphorescent compounds and minerals. Ben originally observed these glowing compounds in New…
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EP 11: Sarah Blood – Light and Material
Hello Lightning Tamers! This episode 11! In today’s podcast, we have Artist and Educator, Sarah Blood. We couldn’t have found a better time to release this podcast, than now. As we recently finished up episode 10 talking about the process of plasma, we must consider how we use it as a medium. Sarah talks about…
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EP 10: Light up your world with plasma!
Hello Lightning Tamers, This is Episode number Ten! “ Light up your World with Plasma” Thank you for patience. It’s been long 7 months, since our last podcast episode.A much needed hiatus after my Dad had passed away. I’ve been struggling to find my light, but I knew my Dad wanted me to keep going and…
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Podcast EP 8: Harriet “Harry” Schwarzrock – Hearts and Minds
In Today’s Podcast, we’ll be talking with Harriet Swarzrock an Australian glass artist who has recently finished a residency at Canberra Glassworks where she explored the use of both plasma and neon in her work. I invited her on the podcast after seeing her posts on Facebook and Instagram. Initially hesitant to the invitation, but…
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Podcast EP 7 : Mundy Hepburn – Mad Scientist, Alchemist, and Luminous Glass Artist
In Today’s Podcast, we’ll be talking with Mundy Hepburn a luminous glass artist who has been making lights since 1976 with over 30 years of experience working in Plasma. In his work, he embraces his inner mad scientist and alchemist with his studio containing several different tanks of noble gases, tubing, valves, gauges, and other…
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Podcast EP 6: Dylan Neuwirth and Western Neon School of Art
In Today’s Podcast we’ll be talking with Dylan Neuwirth an artist and sculptor working with light, space and interactive technologies which includes neon and virtual reality. his work is autobiographical,with light being embedded in his Personal Narrative, a custom-made neon sign with his mothers name in red cursive letter, Blade Runner, and David Bowie’s “Space…
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EP 5: Kiki Jewell – High Voltage Plasma Artist and Bang! Studio
In today’s Podcast we’ll be talking with Kiki Jewell. Kiki is a software engineer who has been captivated by light since she was a young girl and yet found herself creating as a metal sculptor and 3D graphic artist while making light sculptures through the use of EL wire, fire, and of course Neon and Plasma.…
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EP 4 : Speakable – A Blaze of Crimson Light: The Story of Neon
Hello Lightning Tamers! Taming Lightning Podcast Episode 4 is finally out! In today’s podcast, I’d like to introduce a new segment called Speakable. Think of speakable as Audiobook for content be it articles or blog posts that relate to the Art, Science, or History of Neon and Plasma. This was largely inspired by my love…
