In Their Words: Conversations with Award of Distinction Recipients
The Furniture Society is proud to present In Their Words: Conversations with Award of Distinction Recipients — a series of interviews that explore their careers, how they see the future of the furniture field, the importance of mentoring young makers, and a few words about current AoD winner Kristina Madsen.
Tommy Simpson
The Why Make? Podcast and Beery Media present the new short documentary film Tommy Simpson: Living in a World I Created.
Kristina Madsen
TFS’ Member and Past President Bart Niswonger visits 2020/2021 AoD recipient Kristina Madsen’s studio for a virtual tour and talks with her about her work, her education and travels, and the future of the furniture field.
Garry Knox Bennett
Former TFS Executive Director Andrew Glasgow talks with Garry Knox Bennett about his career, his advice for young makers, and that infamous nail cabinet!
Rosanne Somerson
Amy Devers talks with Artist, Educator, and RISD President Rosanne Somerson
Wendy Maruyama
TFS Board President Adam Manley Interviews Artist, Educator, and Advocate Wendy Maruyama
“In Their Words: Conversations with Award of Distinction Recipients” is made possible through the generous support from:
Anne and Ronald Abramson & John T. Kotelly and Colleen Kollar-Kotelly