HOW TO BRING IT ALL TOGETHER with textile artist Paolo Arao

The fact that Paolo Arao and I both showed up to the podcast studio wearing orange winter hats and navy hoodies should tell you something of the kindred connection I feel with Paolo. After years of being online friends, we met up for breakfast about a month ago before going to see his most recent show that was about to close. Over a massive (and truly delicious) breakfast sandwich, we kept discovering commonalities: the way we think about color, how we navigate creative hiccups, our shared love of tarot. I knew right away that I wanted to invite him to SEAMSIDE so you could get a chance to meet him: In this conversation, we discuss: ① how painting, music, and textiles can all weave together in a creative practice ② how our bodies can sense the power of textiles ③ how working with textiles can increase our tolerance for the unknown Learn more about Paolo Arao WHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE? Listen to this episode with Paolo Arao for a deep dive into the interconnected world of textiles, painting, and music, exploring how these artistic forms can blend together into one practice. This episode offers listeners not only a glimpse into Paolo's vibrant creative journey but also valuable perspectives on the broader impact of textiles in art and life. ABOUT SEAMSIDE Hosted by quilt-maker Zak Foster, we explore how working with cloth has changed who we are as people, what we call on the show *the inner work of textiles.* Zak speaks with a wide variety of textile artists from quilters to embroiderers, from activists to educators, writers, and collectors. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE 👇 Subscribe to SEAMSIDE for heartfelt stories and meaningful explorations of the human world of textiles HELPFUL RESOURCES → Free Video Tutorial: HOW TO MAKE A TINY QUILT → Join the QUILTY NOOK : A Curious (and Sometimes Feral) Online Textile Community → Top Ten SEAMSIDE Episodes Guide → Weekly Email Goodies from Zak → Visit Zak’s website → Follow Zak on Instagram → Enter here for your chance to win a FREE YEAR on the NOOK