Flowing with Creativity: Sculptor Florence Bird and the Mississippi River
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The Mississippi River has inspired artists of many stripes, including Prairie du Chien-based sculptor Florence Bird. In this episode, I talk with Bird about her path into a career as a professional artist, how she found inspiration from the Mississippi, and the details of how she goes from idea to a life-sized bronze statue. Bird is enthusiastic about her art and the Mississippi and was an absolute delight to interview. I start this episode with a brief review of the history of the area that Bird finds so inspiring.
In the Mississippi Minute, it’s spring! But it’s also very early for spring, especially Up North. I describe some of the action going on and wonder what you’re seeing in your part of the river.
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