Matt Robertson is joined by Paralympic gold medalist Mike Minor to share his inspiring journey, from his snowboarding beginnings in Pennsylvania to his current life in Finland.
He discusses the challenges of living in the Nordic country, his passion for skateboarding, and his plans to open a glass art gallery to connect European and American artists. Mike recounts the dramatic events leading up to his Paralympic victory, including a pre-race altercation with a teammate. With his adventurous spirit and entrepreneurial a...
Matt Robertson is joined by Paralympic gold medalist Mike Minor to share his inspiring journey, from his snowboarding beginnings in Pennsylvania to his current life in Finland.
He discusses the challenges of living in the Nordic country, his passion for skateboarding, and his plans to open a glass art gallery to connect European and American artists. Mike recounts the dramatic events leading up to his Paralympic victory, including a pre-race altercation with a teammate. With his adventurous spirit and entrepreneurial ambitions, Mike's story offers a unique perspective on the life of a world-class adaptive athlete pursuing his diverse passions.
Also in this episode:
- Mike is a Paralympic gold medalist in snowboarding, with recent success at the World Championships.
- He moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado in 2013 to pursue a professional snowboarding career, and is now based in Finland.
- Mike is an avid skateboarder and plans to open a glass art gallery in Finland to connect European and American artists.
- He faced challenges like a pre-race fight with a teammate before winning Paralympic gold, showcasing his resilience.
- Living in Finland presents unique experiences like the long winter nights and summer days, as well as strict marijuana laws.
- Mike is driven by his passions and hopes to build a supportive community around his glass art and snowboarding endeavors.
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About Matt Roberston
Matt Robertson is a visionary artist who has made a significant mark in the glass art world with his unique matte-finished caricature sculptures, each reflecting pivotal moments from his life. His playful spirit shines through in his whimsical glass animal sculptures, often depicted in humorous scenarios that embody his vibrant personality. Inspired by creatures like giraffes, Robertson is captivated by the challenges of working with glass, a delicate medium that demands intense focus and energy, which he channels into his art. Each piece captures a dynamic energy, freezing it in time and offering a glimpse into his imaginative universe. After discovering his passion for glassblowing at Sheridan College in Ontario, he honed his craft in Eugene, Oregon, before returning to Canada to co-founded the Edy Roy Glass Gallery, a pioneering space that merges high art with functional glass pipes. Now based in Evergreen, Colorado, Robertson continues to evolve as a glass artist while hosting "The Robertson Stash" podcast and showcasing his work in galleries worldwide, all while advocating for contemporary glass art and its vibrant possibilities.
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