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Amy Motherbaugh - Artist - Teacher - Farmer
https://amymothersbaugh.com/
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https://www.aum.org/art

Blue Green sat down with Amy Mothersbaugh, a teacher, artist, and farmer. They discussed her employment at the Purple Brown Store in Cuyahoga Valley National Park near the train station, and their shared passion for farming—particularly small-scale farming. Amy talked about her experience farming cranberries in Ohio, often hand-picking them—a labor of love—and her interest in fig trees and overwintering crops. They also touched on gardening in Ohio, including growing loofahs, and how the state's growing seasons are changing. Both shared their mutual love for gardening.

Amy's artistic side was a major topic. Being the youngest child in a family of artists and musicians, she was encouraged early on, told she was talented at art. They discussed her parents’ artistic abilities and the balance between lifestyle and formal education, emphasizing finding passion early in life when there’s time to explore.

Her connection to Devo was a significant subject. She grew up alongside the band’s members, and at first, Akron didn't support Devo—she even felt scared to be a Mothersbaugh. They reminisced about watching Devo on Saturday Night Live, recording with a VCR, and the band’s influence on artists like Maynard from Tool and Tony Hawk. She shared how she married a Devo fan and found her life partner.

Amy once ran the 2091 Gallery on Front Street, which is now closed. They discussed her transition into running an art gallery, her solo exhibition of bug artwork, and Amy Mothersbaugh Day in Cuyahoga Falls. She opened up about her experience with ADHD and being on the spectrum, noting her ability to hyperfocus, and her commitment to supporting emerging artists through her community and family.

They touched on First Night Akron, learning to handle rejection gracefully, and her murals at the Akron Zoo. She described her shift to watercolor art and her watercolor and drawing classes—highlighting the joy of teaching and the transformative power of art and healing.

Amy emphasized that art can change lives, fostering kindness and self-acceptance. She shared that some Devo videos were shot at her house and at her gallery, celebrating the integration of art and music. Talking about embracing the arts, she reflected on her children’s paths and her overall journey—what’s happening in her life now, touching on a little of everything.
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