<p>Custom surface artists Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard met and fell in love in the queer underbelly scene of San Francisco in 2002, a time before bi-national same-sex marriage was legal. Their diverse community was built on love, curiosity and celebrating each other's differences. In an evolution that was equal parts organic maturity and cosmic intervention, Brynn and Lisa moved to Los Angeles and founded Londubh Studio, specializing in elaborate and maximalist hand-applied surface designs. Now the duo, oft considered the design world’s secret weapon, are translating their wildness, love, magic, and the sacred, through exquisite artistry and pristine craft, into visual celebrations that vibrate with love and emanate joy. &nbsp;</p><br><p>***</p><p><strong>SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:</strong> Clever is a finalist for the Signal Awards in the Curators Shaping Culture category! This means we’re also eligible for a Listener’s Choice Award! Will you please vote for Clever? It would mean the world to us!</p><p>Now through Oct. 17 - <strong>💥 </strong><a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/curators-shaping-culture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE</strong></a><strong> for Clever in The Signal Listener’s Choice Awards! 💥</strong></p><p>***</p><br><p>Head to <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/londubh-custom-surface-art-maximalism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com</a> for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and over 200+ more episodes!&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://amydevers.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our free substack</a> for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.</p><br><p>For info, resources, and special offers from our guests and sponsors: <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clever Resources</a></p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/18411226/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a></p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p>Clever is hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Devers</a>, with editing by <a href="https://www.markzurawinskimusic.com/audio-work.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Zurawinski,</a> production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by <a href="https://www.elteneleven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Ten Eleven</a>.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Clever

Amy Devers

Ep. 218: The Exquisite Love, Magic and Maximalism of Londubh Studio

OCT 16, 202461 MIN
Clever

Ep. 218: The Exquisite Love, Magic and Maximalism of Londubh Studio

OCT 16, 202461 MIN

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<p>Custom surface artists Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard met and fell in love in the queer underbelly scene of San Francisco in 2002, a time before bi-national same-sex marriage was legal. Their diverse community was built on love, curiosity and celebrating each other's differences. In an evolution that was equal parts organic maturity and cosmic intervention, Brynn and Lisa moved to Los Angeles and founded Londubh Studio, specializing in elaborate and maximalist hand-applied surface designs. Now the duo, oft considered the design world’s secret weapon, are translating their wildness, love, magic, and the sacred, through exquisite artistry and pristine craft, into visual celebrations that vibrate with love and emanate joy. &nbsp;</p><br><p>***</p><p><strong>SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:</strong> Clever is a finalist for the Signal Awards in the Curators Shaping Culture category! This means we’re also eligible for a Listener’s Choice Award! Will you please vote for Clever? It would mean the world to us!</p><p>Now through Oct. 17 - <strong>💥 </strong><a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/curators-shaping-culture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE</strong></a><strong> for Clever in The Signal Listener’s Choice Awards! 💥</strong></p><p>***</p><br><p>Head to <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/londubh-custom-surface-art-maximalism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com</a> for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and over 200+ more episodes!&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://amydevers.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our free substack</a> for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.</p><br><p>For info, resources, and special offers from our guests and sponsors: <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clever Resources</a></p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/18411226/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a></p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p>Clever is hosted &amp; produced by <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amy Devers</a>, with editing by <a href="https://www.markzurawinskimusic.com/audio-work.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Zurawinski,</a> production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by <a href="https://www.elteneleven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Ten Eleven</a>.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>