On today’s episode, Mayuko speaks with Laura Cannamela, a birder and artist based in Columbia County. Her handcrafted paper reliefs are informed by many sources, including Genji Monogatari, a novel from 11th century Japan, and natural elements such as topographic maps and waterfalls. Laura shares her inspirations, and how birding has led her to more environmentally friendly art practice. Her art show A Thousand Layers is on view through July 22, 2023 at The Hammond Museum in North Salem, New York.

Also on the show: A piece by Shane Sater, a Montana-based writer who hosts Wild With Nature, a storytelling project exploring the natural world. This week’s bird-inspired music includes 迦陵頻, a Gagaku track from the Heian Period, and Robin Saville’s new release Lore (Morr Music.)

Laura Cannamela
lauracannamela.com

The Hammond Museum
hammondmuseum.org

Laura’s Artist talk on 6/24, 2pm ET
hammondmuseum.org/event-details/how-did-she-make-that

Cut Me Up (The show at Albany Airport)
cutmeupmagazine.com

Wild With Nature
wildwithnature.com

Lore by Robin Saville (Morr Music)
robinsaville.bandcamp.com/album/lore

"Beakuency" invites the local community to be inspired by the joy, beauty, and wisdom bird enthusiasts find in the nature of our neighborhoods. Every episode features an interview with local bird people, plus a freeform mix of sound made by birds and humans inspired by birds, and “Birds of Wave Farm,” a field recording journal from Wave Farm, in Acra, New York. Hosted by Mayuko Fujino. Playlists and photos for the previous shows: https://beakuency.tumblr.com.