People Making Thingss
A weekly series that captures honest portraits of people who make things. Host Mariah Krey tracks down makers of all forms, from state fair butter sculptors to traditional bulrush weavers to self-taught furniture designers, for an intimate glimpse into their process and the moments that shaped who they are today.
So give us a listen for in-depth (and a bit cheeky) conversations that explore process, meaning and most importantly the lives of the human(s) behind the things.
People Making Thingss
Collecting Stories with Visual Artist and Designer Nico B. Young
As a recent graduate from UCLA, Nico B. Young has already developed a distinct way of seeing the world. At the ripe age of 16, Young was tapped from The New York Times Magazine to document the timeless rituals of high school — after-school moments, skating hangs, band practice, yearbook signings. These days, Young has traded in his camera for a hacksaw as he spends most of his time tinkering away in a wood shop.
From his parents backyard in Santa Monica, this episode was recorded in a shed built from fiberglass walls, vintage speakers and found objects Young sourced on the street and turned into his own creations. No matter the medium, Young is interested in collecting stories. With left-on pencil marks or the use of repurposed materials, Young’s pieces bring a sense of humanity back into design.
Listen in as we nerd out on materials, the joy of hunting for objects, and his transformative last year rediscovering his late father and talented pianist, Jeffrey Young, through the eyes of strangers as Young joined his father’s former bandmates on tour.
Visit https://www.nicoyoung.org/ to learn more about Young and his work.