19 - On Building a Meaningful Legacy with Roberto Lugo
Today on Clay in Color, we chat with Roberto Lugo. He creates portrait vessels of Black and Brown icons that incorporate graffiti and Hip-Hop iconography and references to historical ceramics. In our interview, we talk about making Lugo’s legacy about giving back to his community and making ceramics a more accessible medium to combat systemic racism. We also discuss the risk in portraiture, anxiety around being in the spotlight, and how coming from “the ghetto” has influenced his practice. Furthermore, we chat about his largest sculpture to date and art as an extension of Hip-Hop culture.
Click to listen to this episode or subscribe on your favorite podcast app.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:
For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. Show us how you use Amaco by sharing your work online using #howiamaco. www.amaco.com