Exploring Kintsugi And The Natural World with Peter Cochrane

On this episode, I sat down with the incredible fine artist, Peter Cochrane. His incredible piece "Osiris", a series of life masks broken and repaired using kintsugi, was the inspiration for the title of this podcast. He takes us through his artwork as we discuss what it means to heal from difficult life events, the awe-inspiring impact of the natural world, and the beauty of broken things. 

You can find the art discussed in this episode and more at Peter's website: https://www.petercochrane.xyz/

And follow him on instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/pecoch

 

Episode Transcript

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Hello.

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I'm your host, David Newson.
And welcome to Coated in Gold.
This podcast exploresthe fractured, beautiful pieces
of our modern lifethrough compelling stories
and conversationswith exceptional individuals.
Let's get started.
Welcome to Coated in Gold.

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On today's episode,I'm sitting down with the artist
that inspired the title of this show,Peter Cochrane.
I met Peter during my time with TEDx Soma
and he has continued to be a good friendand such a thought provoking artist.
I think the biography on his websitedescribes
his work best,so I'll just read it to you here.

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Peter Cochrane is a multimedia artistwho depicts stories of resilience
and metamorphosisthrough the lenses of horticulture,
art history and science fiction.
Working between sculptural materialssuch as metals and botanical matter,
to digital imaging and experimentaldarkroom, photographic techniques,
he builds objects and elaboratenarrative set pieces

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that explore fundamental questionsof human existence and cosmic time.
We talk about all of thisand more in today's interview.
So without further ado, here's Peter.

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Thanks for listening to Coated in Gold.
I've been your host, David Newson.
If you liked the show,please leave a review.
You can also follow Coated in Goldon our socials for more updates
and upcoming episodes.
Links are in the descriptionor show notes.
Next episodeI'll be speaking with a street artist
Finch, best known for his Honey bearsfound all over San Francisco in the world.

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You don't want to missit. Thank you. And take care.