Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Anat Shiftan. Her sculptures incorporate floral elements that are precariously arranged as a metaphor for the human perception of nature and our impact on the environment. In our interview we talk about her childhood and family history, historical depictions of nature, and retiring from teaching after twenty years at SUNY New Paltz. To see examples of her work visit www.anatshiftan.info.   Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, this month we are celebrating eleven years of the podcast! We just launched a fund drive and I need your help to support the upcoming season. If you are able please donate at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com or you can become a sustaining member at patreon.com/redclayrambler. When you make your pledge on Patreon before May 31st you will automatically receive a free Red Clay Rambler T-shirt, along with your other perks. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community.   Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:   For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com   The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org   The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an on-line source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 900 artists. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.