{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 261: Crafting Life's Journey \u2013 Boatbuilding to Fine Art with Harrison Gallery","description":" Episode Description: In this episode of the podcast, host Mark Baratto sits down with artists&amp;nbsp;Helen and Ben Harrison&amp;nbsp;to uncover the captivating story behind their renowned&amp;nbsp;Harrison Gallery&amp;nbsp;on White Street. What begins as a conversation about art quickly sails into an extraordinary tale of adventure and craftsmanship.  &quot;In the 1970s, my husband, Ben, and I spent four years building a thirty-eight-foot sailboat in Costa Rica\u2014a massive project for two gringos in a foreign country. Starting with a bare hull, we designed and constructed this giant sculptural object of functional art using self-taught traditional wood techniques that set the stage for my present work. While traveling and living aboard\u2014which we did for 11 years\u2014I began my transition from boatwork to sculpture.&quot;&amp;nbsp;\u2014 Helen Harrison Join us as we explore how their life at sea became the foundation for their artistic endeavors, leading to the establishment of a local institution that showcases some of the finest fine art in Key West.  Read About Their Journey:&amp;nbsp;Sailing Down The Mountain: A Costa Rican Adventure  About Harrison Gallery: Located in the southernmost city in the continental United States,&amp;nbsp;Harrison Gallery&amp;nbsp;has become a Key West staple, earning a reputation as a destination for exceptional fine art. Opened by Helen and Ben Harrison in 1986, this privately owned and operated art studio represents a select group of artists whose work, alongside the Harrisons', creates a uniquely personal and unforgettable artistic experience.  Connect with Harrison Gallery:   Website:&amp;nbsp;www.harrison-gallery.com  Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@harrisongallery  Facebook:&amp;nbsp;facebook.com\/harrisongallery  Ben Harrison's Music:&amp;nbsp;Spotify  ","author_name":"Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto","author_url":"https:\/\/backyardsofkeywest.com\/blogs\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33931292\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/181115682"}