Hello Atelier | A Sculptor With a Vision as Big as Her Art
May 11, 2017 | Betsy Blodgett | 1 min read
This week we welcome Alanna Derocchi to the show. Alanna has become known for her large-scale sculptural pieces of animals; walrus, hippos, even tapirs. But, an artist is always in evolution, and in this episode Derocchi talks with us about finding her artistic voice and transitioning her vision – even if it means alienating some of her fans.
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