Behind The Design: Ep 2 Andile Dyalvane | Honouring your gift and carrying on the traditions of his ancestors

Ep 2 Andile Dyalvane | Honouring your gift and carrying on the traditions of his ancestors

Jun 18, 2020

This is episode #2 of season 3 where I am joined by clay healer Andile Dyalvane.

ABOUT ANDILE:

Andile Dyalvane is the co-founder of the Imiso a high-end brand of bespoke, conversational, and collectibles ceramics.

We talk about:

How his interest in clay began
How culture and heritage influences his design
His thoughts on the acceptance of art as a career
Using clay as a way of connecting with Mother Earth, with ancestry, and his heritage
The responsibility bestowed on him by his elders of being chosen to bring back dignity to his community through his art
The journey of setting up Imiso, and the challenges of having to develop business skills fast
How residences have helped him grow and develop as an artist and helps with getting back to what matters
Being a mentor to those following in his footsteps, and why having someone to look up to matters
Developing or finding a design identity
Dealing with self-doubt
Knowing your purpose and accepting that not everyone will understand or like what he does, and that’s ok
Following and embracing his creativity, which fuels his spiritual growth