In this episode, Gabrielle speaks with Nala C. Turner about her research into the Black potters and sculptors of the Harlem Renaissance, clay and sculpture as a vehicle for exploring history and intervening in public space, her work as an arts therapist, and her WORKING PROCESS.

Nala C. Turner is a Brooklyn-based ceramics artist, culture worker, and creative art therapist (MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC), working primarily with themes related to race-issues, cultural identity, femininity, social stereotypes, and popular culture perspectives. She has been working with clay for 15 years as a visual artist and educator. Follow Nala on Instagram or visit her website to learn more about her work.

WORKING PROCESS is an archive of Black women working with and around clay stewarded by writer and ceramicist Gabrielle Ione Hickmon. Subscribe to WORKING PROCESS on Substack so you never miss an episode and get transcripts sent directly to your email. Follow WORKING PROCESS on Instagram. Follow Gabrielle on Instagram, TikTok, or Arena, and keep up with her creative practice via her website and Substack.

WORKING PROCESS is hosted by Gabrielle Ione Hickmon, produced by Dilemma, and transcribed by Kristin Corry.

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