Hunting down driftwood is what Artist Damian Agostini describes himself as doing. When asked what he does he says he wakes up and he goes out and plays. He gets up really early, eager to make his whimsical sculptures of animals and furniture. Made entirely from objects and pieces of wood like driftwood he finds along the lakeshore in Toronto or in Trinidad, his other home.
Sharing some candid moments of how the public reacted when the city of Toronto asked him to move his sculptures from the Humber Bay shores. The reaction of the public was unbelievable at how incredibly supportive and moved they were by his sculptures. From laughing, crying, hugging, to gifts of food, drink, clothing, and money.
Damian has seen what a profound effect he has had both in Trinidad and Toronto, Canada. How both communities are incredibly grateful, yet in distinctly different ways. Agostini reflects on how he started as an amateur in school, had a career in making ice rinks for many famous and wealthy families in their yards. His family takes care of the business, allowing him to continue doing what he loves.
Damian Agostini Podcast Credits:
Audio Links from https://freemusicarchive.org/
Podcast by Carolyn Botelho
Connect with Damian: agostinidamian
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