Join hosts Jeffrey Shaw (@jeffreyshaw88) and co-host Priti Pauline as they welcome Italian visionary artist Federico Vezzaro from Padua (Padova), Italy, on Radio FM88 Australia's "Dreaming the New Dream."Federico shares his groundbreaking, self-taught rust and oxidation technique, pioneered since 2008. Using controlled chemical processes with acids on iron/metal surfaces, he transforms humble iron into vibrant, stable artworks where rust itself becomes the pigment — no traditional colors needed! His method involves precise steps for color, texture, and composition, stabilized for permanence and often finished with natural beeswax. He even codes pieces using the Fibonacci sequence instead of titles, blending art, science, and nature. Discover how decay becomes beauty, the hidden potential in natural processes, and Federico's journey from solitary experimentation to international exhibitions (including a solo show in Brooklyn, New York).Tune in for inspiring conversations on creativity, innovation, awakening, and dreaming new possibilities!On-demand: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Alexa ("Play Radio FM Eighty Eight Australia")Website: https://radiofm88.com.auDonate/Support: https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/X: @RadioFM88Aussie | @jeffreyshaw88 | @pritipauline-k7y #DreamingTheNewDream #RustArt #FedericoVezzaro #ItalianArtist #OxidationArtTimestamps00:00 - Intro & Welcome with Priti Pauline and Jeffrey Shaw 02:45 - Introducing Federico Vezzaro and his background in Padua, Italy 06:30 - The origin story: Starting rust/oxidation experiments in 2008, self-taught journey 12:15 - Deep dive into the technique: Acids, controlled oxidation, stabilizing rust as pigment 18:40 - How rust creates colors, textures, and patterns — up to 30 steps! 25:10 - Finishing process: Beeswax sealing and permanence of the artworks 30:50 - Artistic philosophy: Fibonacci sequence coding instead of titles 37:20 - Exhibitions and international recognition (Brooklyn solo show + more) 44:00 - Themes of transformation, nature, and innovation in art 50:30 - Q&A and reflections on dreaming the new dream 58:00 - Closing thoughts, thanks, and how to follow Federico 1:00:00 - Outro & call to support Radio FM88 Australia#DreamingTheNewDream #RustArt #OxidationArt #FedericoVezzaro #ItalianArtist #ContemporaryArt #MetalArt #ArtInnovation #PritiPauline #JeffreyShaw88 #RadioFM88Australia #FibonacciArt #PaduaArtist #SustainableArt #CreativeProcess #ArtAndScience #NewDream #Awakening