Maeve Eichelberger: Mixed Media Sculptor - Epi. 225, Host Dr. Mark Sublette

I had such a fun podcast today with Maeve Eichelberger. I like to call her simply "Maeve" because it's just such an interesting, unique name and sometimes you have one of these iconic-sounding names where the entire thing can just be one-word. In my opinion, her name and her personality are equally interesting because she's so full of life and has an exciting presence.

Maeve happens to be at an interesting point in her career. A point that is fun to watch as an art dealer.  She's in her mid-thirties and has really hit her stride. She works in a unique medium, which, as far as I know, nobody else does, which is acrylic sculpture.  Maeve's art consists of acrylic saddles, chaps, and other things too, but it's these examples of western imagery presented in a media that is not something you would expect in the Western art world. You have these unique acrylic sculptures in the shape of saddles that have etchings and photographs collaged on them that relate beautifully to what Western art is, while simultaneously embodying what it can be. 

I found Maeve on the internet when I was working on my Rodeo de Tucson show (which is coming up on February 3rd) and I thought, wow, this is great. Her art is a great example of unique contemporary art that fits exactly into what I see as 'Western'. Maeve grew up around horses while living on a ranch in Colorado. The 'West' is something that's second nature to her. 

I think you will really like this podcast. Especially those who are artists that are really trying to find their way. Maeve gives the story and how she found hers (and she's definitely found it). Art Dealer Diaries Podcast 225 with Maeve Eichelberger.