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Jan Beauboeuf: The Creative Spirit
Season 11
Episode 1105
At 88, Louisiana artist Jan Beauboeuf assembles a new sculpture from local materials, drawing on memory, faith, and the natural world. This contemplative portrait captures her creative process, resilience, and enduring artistic spirit late in life.
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