#4 ∙ As soon as we accept any insults, we can be free ∙

<p>Contemporary artist Marija Baranauskaitė explains how she reached a point in her life where she needed to learn to be individually free and happy with what she was doing. Otherwise, she says, you are always depending on others. This is where she started investigating objects surrounding her and <a href="https://www.epicirq.com/the-sofa-project-by-marija-baranaus">The Sofa Project</a> was born. In this episode you will learn what effect this project had on me and what it does to other people. </p><p>Marija also shares here experience of study years in France with professor of theatre and clownery Philippe Gaulier and some valuable insights on nonpracticalities and practicalities of being an artist. Also her approach  to money was truly eye-opening. Join us for 40 minutes and 42 seconds of positive energy!</p><p>Book Marija mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist%27s_Way">The Artist Way</a> by Julia Cameron<br />Trailer of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYtkUHnUMNQ">The Sofa Project</a></p><p>Episode music:</p><p>C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.Mašanauskaitė</p><p>Thanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.monikapianiste.com/">www.monikapianiste.com</a><br /> </p><p><br /> </p>