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The Arts  Craft In America: Mitchell Gaudet

Mitchell Gaudet, artist & friend of Tom Mann, used his craft to help recover from Katrina. Details

 

Program: The Arts

Episode: Craft In America: Mitchell Gaudet

Mitchell Gaudet, glass artist and friend of Tom Mann, was born & raised in New Orleans. After Katrina, he spent months repairing his studio and helping family & friends. When he returned to work, he created pieces about the line that stained his city, where the water settled for weeks. He also created "Ninth Ward Wreckage", a sculpture representing houses piled up in his neighborhood by the surge.

Duration: (2:45)
Premiere Date: 05/23/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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