Throughout his three-decade career as a professional artist, Patrick Dougherty has designed and constructed more than 300 stickwork sculptures across the world.

Now, the world-renowned Carolina alumnus has brought his talents back to Chapel Hill with his recently finished "Step Right Up" sculpture, which will be on display outside the Ackland Art Museum for the next year.

In this week's episode, we talk with Doughtery about his artistic process and his most recent sculpture on Carolina's campus.

Well Said: Patrick Dougherty

From March Madness to Cuban relations, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community is playing a role in some of the most important topics and issues making headlines around the world.

Join us every Wednesday for the UNC-Chapel Hill's “Well Said” podcast as we talk with Carolina’s newsmakers and experts. Each week, students, faculty, staff and alumni will discuss whats going on in classrooms, labs and around campus, and how it pertains to the local, national and international headlines.