In this episode of The Arts Experience, discover three creative approaches to making art from unusual materials. Sculptor Justin King transforms cardboard into giant animal sculptures. Potter Sandy Schulz demonstrates the ancient art of horsehair pottery, using horsehair to create distinctive patterns while honoring horses through art. And artist Nikki Leeper reveals how she turns found objects into spooky and not-so-spooky creations, sharing her artistic process and how she got her start working on the movie The Boxtrolls. From cardboard and horsehair to discarded objects, these artists prove that inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places.

The “King” of Cardboard Sculpture
In this edition of Schankman’s St. Louis, Paul Schankman introduces us to a St. Louis artist who uses cardboard as his canvas to make giant animal sculptures.

Horsehair Pottery
Potter, Sandy Schulz, demonstrates the ancient art of horsehair pottery. This Navajo technique is still used today as a way of honoring horses through art.

The Artwork of Nikki Leeper
Artist Nikki Leeper uses found objects to create spooky and not so spooky creations. She talks about her process and how she got her start on the movie Box Trolls.