Her Shrink Ray Eye Podcast
Miniatures, art, and quiet rebellion. Hosted by Joan Biediger, this podcast explores miniature figure painting and scale modeling from a woman’s perspective. Thoughtful, personal, and a little offbeat—new episodes every other Wednesday.
Episodes
In this episode I muse about what happens when we step into the world of the miniature. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and personal experience. I explore why small things linger in our minds, how scale shapes our perception of space, memory, and awe, and how these tiny worlds invite us to see differently.
In this episode, I examine whether skill-based levels like Standard and Masters in open system figure and modeling shows help—or quietly hurt—creativity. Stepping outside of miniature competitions I draw parallels from the fine art world, social structures, and even learning theory like the Dreyfus model. I look at how labeling can limit growth, encourage conformity, and make people doubt the value of their work. This is a look a...
In this episode of Her Shrink Ray Eye, I step back and ask: Where are the women in this hobby? From contest rooms to community groups women are underrepresented – but why?
I explore the question through multiple lenses: gender bias in the wider art world, cultural conditioning, marketing, subject matter preferences and how time, community, and visibility all play a role. I bring in a sample of real data from five shows to highligh...
What happens when a quiet kid who loved tiny cake decorations grows up to build box dioramas and shifts the lens onto a more thoughtful look inside the hobby.
In this debut episode I introduce myself – Joan, a painter, builder, and lifelong lover of small things. Part origin story, part mission statement, it’s about art, memory, outsider perspective and the quiet power of seeing things differently. Whether you’re a painter, a bui...
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