Bringing Art to Life: Danaé Brissonnet at the Sarasota International Chalk Festival

This week, we’re joined by Danaé Brissonnet, a talented Canadian puppeteer, muralist, and artist, locally known for her work with the Sarasota International Chalk Festival. Danaé shares her artistic journey, from her early beginnings to her mural work and her involvement with the Chalk Festival. She highlights the strong sense of community and family that drew her back to the festival. We also dive into her latest project—designing the stunning Flora and Fauna parade puppets, including a massive, six-person puppet. Plus, Danaé is leading community workshops where participants can craft their own masks and join the vibrant parade.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Danaé Brissonnet, puppeteer and muralist

(03:00) Murals all over the world and Danae’s inspiration

(06:40) Danaé’s beginnings in puppetry and becoming a muralist

(11:00) Parental influence

(13:50) Getting recognized by her hometown

(15:15) Getting introduced to the Sarasota International Chalk Festival

(18:15) Danaé’s role in the Flora and Fauna Parade, creating big puppets

(20:30) What makes the Sarasota International Chalk Festival unique?

(24:35) Where Danaé gets her inspiration

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