Explore the 26th episode of the ThinkBamboo Podcast and step into the creative mind of visionary Bamboo Artist, Holland. As the Creative Director of Culm-Innate Studio in Vietnam, Holland shares his journey as a Bamboo Designer, Contractor, Installation Artist, and Art Teacher, making this episode a captivating dive into the world of bamboo from a artistic point of view. - [00:00] Introduction to Holland, the Bamboo Artist. [00:40] Insights into bamboo education in Vietnam. [04:06] Holland's journey from the U.S. to Vietnam. [08:46] Exploring various bamboo installations. [10:41] Holland's motivations for working with bamboo. [13:55] Recognizing skilled bamboo craftsmen in Vietnam. [14:36] Shifting perspectives on bamboo beyond stereotypes. [18:53] The positive view of the younger generation towards bamboo. [20:10] Holland's artistic freedom and expression with bamboo. [22:31] Exploring ephemeral art in a cataloged world. [26:19] Discussing surrealism in non-traditional spaces. [28:56] Insights into bamboo's versatility and structural strength. [29:31] The ongoing inspiration drawn from the diversity of bamboo. [30:04] The regenerative potential of bamboo as an alternative to timber. [31:07] Bamboo's temporary beauty and guilt-free use. [31:41] Discussing the impact of bamboo types on longevity. [33:57] Ongoing discovery of bamboo applications and techniques. [38:22] Bamboo glasses made with Vietnamese oxhorn and bamboo collaboration. [39:33] Shifting perspectives on bamboo beyond stereotypes. [40:08] Upcoming events in South Korea, Hong Kong, and potentially China. [46:37] Encouraging people to explore the bamboo rabbit hole. [54:32] Artistic freedom in working with bamboo versus architectural constraints. - SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046