{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Hearth of the Matter","description":"I recently met Miranda Aisling Hynes at a event called Makers Monday at the Artist's Asylum in Somerville, MA. The event itself is sponsored by Miranda's Hearth, an Organization founded by Miranda with the mission of bringing people together around doing creative work and building relationships.  Maker's Monday is one of a number of recurring, monthly event's run by Miranda's Hearth members (aka. Embers). Other monthly events include a potluck dinner, a waltz night (often with live music), book club gatherings, a creative writing night, and more.. Talking with Miranda that night I became intrigued by her philosophy on art and making, and sensed a potential connection with what she is  doing and my own explorations around the concept of Poiesis.  Miranda studied fine art painting during her undergrad years and went on to earn a masters in Community Art Education from Lesley University.  In this episode Miranda shares many useful insights on a range of topics including: the creative process the notion of Art vs. making how to build relationships  entrepreneurship for artists and makers and more... Links from the show: Miranda's Hearth Miranda's paintings Don't Make Art, Just Make Something Abstract Expressionism \u200bStanley Lewis Ablerto Giacometti \u200bThe Tempest Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Masters program at Lesley Community Art Hotel People mentioned: Jaclyn Wood Mathew Reese Kara Kulpa \u200bShow notes: Origins of the name Miranda\u2019s Hearth. [4:09] A community based on creative exploration and authentic relationship. [6:42] One of the most common forms of creating common shared experiences is creativity. [8:06]  Miranda talks about viewing Art as a vehicle for creating community. [8:35] Don\u2019t Make Art, Just Make Something. [9:53] Because I couldn\u2019t draw realistically with a Pencil,  thought I couldn\u2019t be an artist. [12:16]  Abstract Expressionism and Miranda\u2019s thought\u2019s where her paintings might go. [16:34] How Miranda is able to be attentive to the many varied projects of the \u2018Hearth\u2019. [19:32] Why most entrepreneurial ventures fail. [20:54] An introverted extrovert. [24:12] Inviting to participate vs. asking people for help. [26:08]    Making a business out of confronting your flaws and working your growth edge. [27:22] Miranda talks about finding a healthy relationship between business and Art. [30:43] \u2018\u2026just make something\u2026\u2019  [33:51] ","author_name":"Poiesis Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.PoiesisStudio.com","html":"