Ep 94: Suzanne Schwartz - Stitching a Life Around the Work
Suzanne Schwartz, is a jewelry artist whose work carries a deep sense of intention, patience, and care. Suzanne’s signature stitched metal technique becomes a natural entry point into a broader conversation about how handwork, memory, and influence quietly shape the pieces we make — and the lives we build around them.
Our conversation moves through the realities of working with precious materials, pricing labor-intensive work, and navigating this particular moment as independent artists. Suzanne speaks about the physical and emotional energy required to keep showing up, especially when your work lives at the intersection of creativity and sustainability.
We also talk about art shows, mentorship, creative doubt, and the ongoing practice of tuning out external noise in order to stay connected to what feels true. There’s a steady undercurrent here about persistence — about learning as you go, trusting your instincts, and allowing your work to evolve over time rather than forcing it into a fixed definition.
This episode feels like a generous exchange between two artists reflecting on process, longevity, and the quiet choices that shape a creative life. I’m so glad you’re here for it.
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