#198 Embracing Multiculturalism and Finding Her Unique Pottery Voice w/ Chanakarn Semachai

In this podcast episode, ceramic artist Chanakarn Semachai ( AKA Punch) from Companion Gallery in Tennessee discusses her journey into ceramics and the evolution of her unique pottery style. With a background spanning from Thailand to the US, Punch shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone and embraced challenges to create her signature blend of functional and sculptural pottery, infused with a bit of 'punch and kick'. Punch offers invaluable advice for budding potters, emphasizing the importance of personal reflection and incorporating your passions into your art. You can learn more about Punch by checking out her Instagram @numpucsh_ceramics [https://www.instagram.com/numpucsh_ceramics/] Top 3 Value Bombs: 1.Embracing challenges and stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to discovering your unique voice and style in pottery, as Punch's journey from Thailand to Tennessee shows. 2. Combining functional and sculptural elements can result in unique pottery pieces that reflect your personality and interests, like Punch's signature blend of the two styles. 3. Reflecting on your passions and what matters to you personally can help you incorporate those elements into your art, resulting in a more authentic and unique pottery style. Take this Free Quiz to see how close you are to finding your pottery voice click here to take the quiz shapingyourpottery.com/quiz  [https://l80hrbmg3p5.typeform.com/to/tpiCqpnW] Follow me on Instagram @nictorres_pottery [https://www.instagram.com/nictorres_pottery/]