0:06 - 0:24: Introduction to the podcast and its theme.0:24 - 0:45: Overview of art forms and their stories.0:51 - 1:33: Listener question: How did Shankari discover her love for mosaics?1:34 - 1:56: Background on starting mosaics during financial challenges.1:57 - 2:19: Making mosaic floors with limited resources and evolving techniques.2:20 - 2:35: The healing nature of mosaic art.2:37 - 2:54: Different mosaic projects and their impact.2:54 - 3:10: Shankari's preference for big projects and recent works.3:11 - 3:21: COVID-era mosaic projects and challenges.3:21 - 3:43: Reflection on mosaics as a timeless art form.3:44 - 4:05: Mosaics as storytelling with color and form.4:05 - 4:18: Recollection of her first mosaic project.4:20 - 4:34: Connection between small projects and larger-scale creativity.4:36 - 4:51: Evolution from small mosaics to large-scale gardens and projects.4:52 - 5:08: Challenges and fears when starting with mosaics.5:09 - 5:35: Observations on the anxiety of beginners and striving for perfection.5:36 - 5:49: Shankari’s meticulous approach influenced by her personality.5:50 - 6:12: Letting go of perfectionism in creative processes.6:13 - 6:33: Embracing the impermanence and functionality of art.6:34 - 6:42: Encouragement to relax and approach art boldly.6:42 - 6:45: Mosaic as a medium for courage and expansiveness.6:45 - 6:53: Plans to teach mosaics online.6:54 - 7:10: The healing and meditative aspects of mosaics.7:11 - 7:32: Mosaic as a way to calm the mind and reduce stress.7:32 - 7:48: Scientific perspective on the brain’s rest during creative activity.7:49 - 8:03: The focus mosaic work requires and its soothing effect.8:05 - 8:16: Initial anxieties about perfectionism in mosaic making.8:17 - 8:36: Training oneself to enjoy creative moments.8:37 - 8:46: Differentiation between pictorial and energetic art forms.8:48 - 9:01: Her husband’s approach to mosaic art.9:02 - 9:21: Shankari’s focus on storytelling through flow and shape.9:21 - 9:30: The newest monochromatic mosaic project.9:32 - 9:41: Invitation to study and enjoy mosaic art.9:42 - 9:48: Mosaic as a wonderful and functional art form.9:49 - 10:00: Passion for functional creativity in life.10:00 - 10:30: Closing remarks and invitation to join the Shankari Circle.10:30 - 10:54: Membership benefits and exclusive content.10:55 - 11:16: Special perks for members and encouragement to join.11:17 - 11:21: Farewell message: keep creating and shining.
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