Are memorialists artists or tradespeople—or both? In this Monument Matters episode, Danielle Lehman and Steve “Kaz” Kaczmarski explore how design fundamentals, mentorship, and evolving tools shape meaningful memorials. The conversation highlights craftsmanship, lifelong learning, and the responsibility of creating lasting public art. Chapters (00:00:05) - Monument Matters(00:01:31) - Memorialist Artists(00:08:12) - Danielle on Working With Many Hats(00:11:06) - Memorial Design: The Fundamental Skills(00:16:21) - Granite Working: New Tools and Technology(00:18:23) - Technology in the Design Studio(00:21:40) - Mentorship in the Memorial Industry(00:29:03) - Remembering the Art of Memorialization(00:30:56) - 2026: What You Want to Do in the Year(00:31:54) - Bill Boone Does A Stone Twist(00:33:37) - Monument Matters: Tooling and Carving
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