Episode 161: Mary Jo Hoffman – Creative noticing and the power of dailiness
“The project fit seamlessly into an already full life and that’s why, 12 years later, I am still doing it.”
Every day for over twelve years, Mary Jo has posted a photograph of nature on her blog STILL. More than just a daily creative project, STILL has offered deep insights and connection to place.
Listen to hear more about:
A childhood spent exploring nature.
How an aptitude for mathematics led Mary Jo into a career as an aerospace engineer.
The beginnings of STILL blog and the initial parameters of the project.
Fitting a one-a-day project into an already busy family life.
Being in a state of ‘creative noticing’.
Going deeper rather than wider in her exploration of nature.
The 72 micro-seasons of Mary Jo’s bioregion.
The importance of play.
How engineering and mathematics influence her creative work.
The family’s travels in France.
The fusion of life and art.
Falling in love with the landscape wherever you are.
Visit stillblog.net to explore Mary Jo’s incredible project. You can also connect with Mary Jo on Instagram @maryjohoffman. Find STILL: The Art of Noticing here.
Steve Hoffman’s memoir A Season For That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France can be found here.
Keep in touch with Mary Jo’s work by signing up to the STILL newsletter here.
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