In this special bonus episode of 'The Installation Art Podcast,' we celebrate a milestone by revisiting an insightful interview with the renowned artist Alex Chinneck, which can be found here: https://installationartpodcast.com/alex-chinneck-021 

Key takeaways include:

• Chinneck's innovative approach to large-scale sculptures and public installations.

• His creative methods for securing materials and collaborations through sheer perseverance and inventive resourcefulness.

• The necessity of allowing public art to evolve or be removed over time, embracing its impermanence.

• Overcoming rejection and the value of naivete in the art world.

• The dichotomy between commercial and public art.

This recap episodes not only celebrates Chinneck’s extraordinary projects but also offers lessons and food for thought for artists and contemporary art enthusiasts.

Homework: 

Anselm (2023) – the documentary Chinneck loved and recommended: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x910krc

Anselm Kiefer: Remembering The Future – another documentary available to watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQuhoqTKtg and on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/112053965 

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00:48 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast

01:22 Revisiting the Alex Chinneck Interview

04:04 Alex Chinneck's Journey into Art

10:03 The Mindset of Alex Chinneck

14:41 Facilitation Over Fabrication 

16:00 Maintaining Naivety and Ambition

17:24 Facing Rejection and Perseverance

19:45 The Struggle with Self-Sufficiency

25:03 The Complexity of Public Art

28:00 Homework and Final Thoughts

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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REPLAY: As a one-year podcast anniversary celebration we are re-relasing this fascinating interview that was originally published in two parts.

In this in-depth discussion, renowned UK artist Alex Chinneck delves into his evolution as a creative practitioner, from his time at Chelsea College of Art to his viral architectural interventions and public art projects.

In this episode we will hear:

• Exactly how Alex bootstrapped huge projects with no budget.

• Why he suffered from severe burnout and what changes had to be made in his process

• About the importance of facilitation over fabrication

• His experiences regarding the challenges of permanent and temporary public art projects

• About collaborations whose role has been instrumental in realizing Chinneck’s ambitious vision

Alex Chinneck is based in Kent, UK. Check out his work on his website https://www.alexchinneck.com/ and give him a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/

Where to see Alex's permanent public sculptures:

• The inverted pylon "A Bullet From A Shooting Star" on Ordnance Crescent, Greenwich peninsula, London.

• The cracked facade titled "Six Pins And Half A Dozen Needles" at 77 Fulham Palace Road in Hammersmith, London.

• The exploding staircase "A Spring in Your Step" in Circus Street, Brighton.

• Series of "Group Hug" sculptures on buildings in Nancy, France.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Chelsea College of Arts: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/chelsea-college-of-arts | https://www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon/

Tate Britain: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain | https://www.instagram.com/tate

Conrad Shawcross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Shawcross | https://www.instagram.com/conradshawcross/?hl=en

David Murphy: https://www.davidmurphystudio.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/_davidmurphystudio/

Ibstock Brick: https://www.ibstock.co.uk/ibstock-brick | https://www.instagram.com/ibstock.official/

Smith And Wallwork Engineers: https://www.smithandwallwork.com/who-are-we/ | https://www.instagram.com/smithandwallwork/

English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ | https://instagram.com/englishheritage

Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/aceagrams

Frank Gehry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gehry

Rachel Whiteread: https://gagosian.com/artists/rachel-whiteread/ | https://www.instagram.com/rachelwhitereadofficial

Richard Wilson: https://www.richardwilsonsculptor.com/

Gordon Matta-Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Matta-Clark

Covent Garden: https://www.coventgarden.london/ | https://www.instagram.com/coventgardenldn

Illuminate Productions: https://www.illuminateproductions.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/illuminating_arts

The Darent Wax Company: https://www.darentwax.com/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-darent-wax-company-ltd

Anselm Kiefer: Remembering the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4212634/ | Watch here: https://youtu.be/FUQuhoqTKtg?si=JYiPNUgjV_oG9HZR

Alan Yentob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Yentob | https://www.instagram.com/ayentob1/

Millimetre: https://millimetre.uk.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/millimetremakes/

Milan Design Week: https://www.salonemilano.it/en | https://instagram.com/isaloniofficial/

Anish Kapoor: https://anishkapoor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dirty_corner

Antony Gormley: https://www.antonygormley.com/

Richard Serra: https://gagosian.com/artists/richard-serra/

Michael Heizer: https://gagosian.com/artists/michael-heizer/

Thom Yorke: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BJwi8Q2AiLtLHdGlWqsrQ | https://www.instagram.com/thomyorke/

Richard Nutborne Scenic Studio: https://rnscenicstudio.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/rnscenicstudio

Photographs courtesy of the artist by: James Champion, Stephen O'Flaherty, Chris Tubbs, Jeff Moore, Angie Dixon, It's Nice That, Marc Wilmot, Charles Emerson.

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In episode 20, we sit down with renowned Australian artist and activist Elizabeth Day. Known for her inventive use of materials such as unraveled textiles, grass casts, and even chewing gum, Elizabeth shares her meandering career path from traditional painting, to working with inmates, to large-scale installations that address themes of migration, trauma, and social change.

Tune in to hear about:

• Her unique approach to textile-based installations

• Public art projects addressing Indigenous histories and social issues

• Transforming everyday materials into impactful works

• Processing personal and collective trauma through art

• Upcoming projects, including a retrospective exhibition

This conversation offers a deep dive into Day’s artistic philosophy, her commitment to activism through art, and her advice to emerging artists. Perfect for anyone seeking insights into socially engaged art practices and innovative material use.

Elizabeth Day is based in Sydney, Australia. You can find out more about her work on her website https://elizabethday.art/ and on her Instagram @elizabethday28 https://www.instagram.com/elizabethday28/

02:42 Migration and Family Background

05:05 Art Education and Early Influences

06:14 Exploring Installation Art

09:54 Life in London and Artistic Awakening

11:39 Return to Australia and First Installations

16:26 Prisons and Social Issues

21:51 Unravelling and Textile Art

23:22 Chewing Gum Paintings and Activism

26:28 Site-Specific Art and Public Spaces

27:27 Material Choices and Sustainability

28:13 Textile Art in the Contemporary Scene

31:49 Grass Casts: A Unique Medium

33:48 Liverpool, Liverpool: A Tale of Two Cities

37:51 Studio Spaces: The Struggle for Artists

44:51 Processing Trauma Through Art

49:21 Current Projects and Future Aspirations

Elizabeth is exhibited by Mais Wright gallery: https://www.maiswright.com/artists/elizabeth-day/

You san see her work in person in “Dreams Nursed in Darkness” at Woollongong Art Gallery until 24 November 2024: https://wollongongartgallery.au/wag-exhibitions/dreams-nursed-in-darkness

Also mentioned in this episode:

Cementa Festival: https://cementa.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/cementafestival/ 

Anton Holzner: https://www.artnet.com/artists/anton-holzner/

Greenham Common: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenham_Common_Women's_Peace_Camp

Sydney College of the Arts: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/schools/sydney-college-of-the-arts.html | https://www.instagram.com/artss_sydney/

Rose Ann McGreevy: http://roseannmcgreevy.blogspot.com/ 

Barbara Halnan: https://www.articulateprojectspace.org/project/22-03-W 

Robert Smithson: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/smithson-robert/ 

Long Bay Correctional Centre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Bay_Correctional_Centre 

Dreams Nursed in Darkness exhibition: https://wollongongartgallery.au/wag-exhibitions/dreams-nursed-in-darkness

Claire Taylor: https://imaginaries.wordpress.com/ 

Karla Dickens: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/dickens-karla/ | https://www.instagram.com/karla_dickens/

Leanne Tobin: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tobin-Art-100063743792327/ 

Megan Cope: https://www.megancope.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/nutmegandhoney/

Fred Williams: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/williams-fred/

Conny Dietzschold Gallery: https://www.connydietzscholdgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/connydietzscholdgallery/

Mais Wright gallery: https://www.maiswright.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/maiswright.gallery 

Paul Howard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Howard_(artist_curator)

Waverley Artist Studios: https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/arts_and_culture/creative_opportunities/waverley_artist_studios

Clothing Factory at Carriageworks: https://carriageworks.com.au/events/the-clothing-store-artist-studios/ | https://www.instagram.com/carriageworks/ 

The National: https://www.the-national.com.au/

Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scolarship: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/09/26/fauvette-loureiro-memorial-scholarship-2024-recipients-announced.html

The Longford Project: https://longfordproject.com/ 

Anna Gibbs: https://westernsydney.academia.edu/AnnaGibbs 

Julie Gough: https://juliegough.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/julietasmania  

Noelene Lucas: https://noelenelucas.com/ 

Australia Council (now Creative Australia: https://creative.gov.au/ 

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery: https://bathurstart.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/bathurstregionalartgallery/

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this episode, we sit down with internationally renowned artist David Spriggs to explore his unique approach to installation art through the use of layered transparent sheets. David shares his career path from early artistic experiments in England and Canada, to his education at prestigious institutions like Central Saint Martins. 

Key learning moments include:

• Insights into David’s technique of transparent layering to create spatial, multidimensional works that transform with audience interaction.
• Reflections on his upbringing and how his family has influenced his career.
• A deep dive into his notable projects and how context, time, and space shape his installations.
• The logistical challenges of creating and transporting large-scale installations, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

This episode provides a compelling look at how transparency, space, and viewer perception play a pivotal role in David Spriggs’ work, offering valuable insights for artists, curators, and contemporary art enthusiasts alike.

David Spriggs is based on Vancouver Island, Canada. You can find out more about his work on his website https://davidspriggs.art and on his Instagram @david_spriggs https://www.instagram.com/david_spriggs/ 

03:03 Family influence and becoming an artist

06:09 Academic Pursuits and Global Experiences

07:15 Discovering his innovative installation technique

13:06 The Role of Context and Audience in Art

32:07 Reflecting on the impact of COVID-19

33:37 Creating the First Wave installation

40:37 The importance of scale and color

52:26 Lighting vs transparency

55:24 Dream projects and future aspirations

Also mentioned in this episode:

Emily Carr University in Vancouver: https://www.ecuad.ca | https://www.instagram.com/emilycarru/

Central Saint Martins:  https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins | https://www.instagram.com/csm_news/  

Concordia University: https://www.concordia.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/concordiauniversity/

Bauhaus University: https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/start/ | https://www.instagram.com/bauhaus_uni/ 

Sharjah Biennial: https://sharjahart.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/

Messums Whiltshire: https://www.messums.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/messumswest 

The New York Stock Exchange Pediment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stock_Exchange_Building 

Pittura infamante: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittura_infamante

Caspar David Friedrich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_David_Friedrich 

Gestalt psychology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_psychology

Oku-Noto Triennale: https://www.oku-noto.jp/ja/index_en.html | https://www.instagram.com/okunotojp/ 

Great Wave by Hokusai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Wave_off_Kanagawa 

Ian Spriggs: https://ianspriggs.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ianspriggs/ 

Noor Ryadh: https://riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riyadh/ | https://instagram.com/noorriyadhfestival

The Installation Art Podcast is a show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this episode of The Installation Art Podcast, we sit down with accomplished Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck to explore his multifaceted career spanning installation art, sculpture, theater, and film. Dive into a thoughtful conversation about balancing personal life with creating monumental installations. Key takeaways include:

• Hans’s reflections on work-life balance and not having the fear of missing out.

• Insights into the logistics of transporting and installing large-scale artworks from small studio beginnings to international exhibitions.

• His approach to learning on the job and his philosophy of infusing the essence of reality into art.

• Reflections on the longevity of large scale installation art and the financial realities of creating it.

This episode offers a deeply personal look into Hans Op de Beeck's career milestones, creative process, and future ambitions, emphasising his warm personality and dedication to his craft and his family. Perfect for artists, curators, and fans of contemporary art looking for behind-the-scenes stories of the art world.

07:01 Childhood and Early Influences

10:07 Artistic Philosophy and Pandemic Reflections

11:05 Project-Based Creativity and Deadlines

27:46 First Museum Show and Large-Scale Installations

33:00 The Authenticity of Fake

43:14 Learning by Doing

46:08 Sea of Tranquility Project

48:55 Social Commentary Through Art

54:12 Logistical Challenges of Large-Scale Art

57:07 Permanent Installations and Future Prospects

59:44 Interactive Art and Public Engagement

01:07:51 Funding and Financial Realities

01:15:04 Studio Life and Team Dynamics

01:19:36 Navigating the Art World and Personal Reflections

01:33:14 Future Ambitions and Dream Projects

01:41:32 Current Projects and Collaborations

Hans op de Beeck ins based in Brussels, Belgium. You can find out more about his work on his website hansopdebeeck.com and on his Instagram @hans_op_de_beeck https://www.instagram.com/hans_op_de_beeck/

He is represented by:

Galleria Continua https://www.galleriacontinua.com/artists/hans-op-de-beeck-53

Galerie Krinzinger https://galerie-krinzinger.at/artists/hans-op-de-beeck/

Ron Mandos gallery https://ronmandos.nl/artist/hans-op-de-beeck/

Templon New York https://www.templon.com/exhibitions/whispered-tales/

Pilevnely gallery https://www.pilevneli.com/artists/32-hans-op-de-beeck/overview/

You can see his work in person at Templon Gallery in NYC, November 7 - December 21, 2024.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Art Basel: https://www.artbasel.com/?lang=en | https://www.instagram.com/artbasel | @artbasel


Documenta: https://www.documenta.de/en/about | https://www.instagram.com/documentafifteen/


Venice Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/ | @BiennaleChannel


Nordic Watercolor Museum: https://www.akvarellmuseet.org/en | https://www.instagram.com/nordiskaakvarellmuseet/ | @NordiskaAkvarellmuseet


Anselm Kiefer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anselm_Kiefer | https://www.instagram.com/anselm_kiefer/


Schauspiel Frankfurt: https://www.schauspielfrankfurt.de/international/ | https://www.instagram.com/schauspiel_frankfurt/


Tate Modern: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern | https://www.instagram.com/tate | @Tate 


Coen brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coen_brothers
Raymond Carver: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Carver


Peter Doig: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Doig | https://www.instagram.com/PeterDoig/


Peter Jackson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jackson | @PeterJackson 


The Humanity Museum in the Hague: https://www.museumofhumanity.nl/https://www.instagram.com/museumofhumanity | @museumofhumanity8967


Gemeentemuseum: https://www.kunstmuseum.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/kunstmuseum.nl/ | @KunstmuseumDenHaag


Roel Arkesteijn: https://hisk.edu/lecturers/roel.arkesteijn


La Biennale de Lyon: https://www.labiennaledelyon.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/biennaledelyon/ | @Labiennaledelyonart


Amos Rex Museum: https://amosrex.fi/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/amoskonst/ | @amosrexartmuseum


Towada Art Center: https://towadaartcenter.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/towadaartcenter/


Andrei Tarkovsky: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Tarkovsky


Pixar: https://www.pixar.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/pixar/ | @pixar
Rijksakademie: https://www.rijksakademie.nl/ | https://www.instagram.com/rijksakademie/


Opera House of Stuttgart: https://www.staatsoper-stuttgart.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/staatsoperstuttgart/ | @StaatsoperStuttgart


Metropolis by Fritz Lang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(1927_film)


Mori Art Museum: https://www.mori.art.museum/en/


Fumio Nanjo: https://nanjo.com/en/about-ceo/ | https://www.instagram.com/n_and_a_art/ | @NA_nanjo 


Tony Cragg: https://www.tony-cragg.com/


Kunstpalast Düsseldorf: https://www.kunstpalast.de/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/kunstpalast/ | @museumkunstpalast


Kröller-Müller Museum: https://krollermuller.nl/en | https://www.instagram.com/krollermullermuseum/


Mark Manders: https://www.markmanders.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/mark.manders/


Bunraku: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunraku


Ursula Krinzinger: https://galerie-krinzinger.at/ | https://www.instagram.com/galeriekrinzinger

Photos used in this episode courtesy of Hans op de Beeck.

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of Estonian artist Edith Karlson, who is the mastermind behind the incredibly detailed and immersive Estonian Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale 2024. Key takeaways from this engaging interview:

• Edith discusses the serendipitous path that led her to study sculpture and the challenges she faced after art school.

• Insights into her techniques and materials, including her preference for unconventional choices and making her own clay.

• The extensive logistics and process behind her monumental Venice Biennale project. Listen to learn many surprising details from behind the scenes.

• The impact of motherhood on her career and the challenges of being a female artist in Estonia.

• Her plans for the future and advice for aspiring sculptors.

This episode offers a detailed look at Edith's creative process, her thoughts on artist life, and her future aspirations. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes perspective on one of contemporary art’s rising stars.

02:05 Introduction and Icebreaker Questions

05:47 Early Influences and Artistic Awakening

07:42 Choosing Art School and Sculpture

11:31 Developing a Unique Sculpting Style

16:28 First Solo Show and Early Career Challenges

31:42 Venice Biennale Project: The Journey Begins

37:41 The Creative Process Behind Estonian Pavilion

39:04 Custom Creations and Logistics

40:22 Community Contributions and Home-Made Clay

43:16 Post-Exhibition Plans and Reflections

52:36 Balancing Art and Parenthood

56:22 Challenges and Hard Lessons as an Artist

59:22 Studio Rituals and Artistic Persistence

01:01:12 Future Projects and Musical Endeavors

01:02:40 Advice for Aspiring Sculptors

01:06:26 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action

Edith Karlson is based in Tallinn, Estonia. You can find out more about her work in the Estonian Centre for Cotemporary Art database: https://cca.ee/en/artists-database/edith-karlson and on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edith_karlson/

Karlson is represented by Temnikova & Kasela Gallery: https://temnikova.ee/

She is also in a band called VANA, you can purchase their digital album here: https://sadfun.bandcamp.com/album/vana-viimne-ratsu 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Estonian Art Academy: https://www.artun.ee/en/home/ | https://www.instagram.com/eka_estonian_academy_of_arts/ | @EKAEstonianAcademyofArts

Venice Biennale: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/ | @BiennaleChannel

Estonian Pavilion 2024: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/estonia 

Temikova & Kasela Gallery: https://temnikova.ee/ | https://www.instagram.com/temnikovakaselagallery/ 

Liste Art Fair: https://www.liste.ch/en/home.html | https://www.instagram.com/liste_art_fair_basel | @listeartfairbasel1726

Flo Kasearu: http://www.flokasearu.eu/ | https://www.instagram.com/flokasearu

Launch Pad residency: https://launchpadart.org/lab/about/ | https://www.instagram.com/launchpadart/ 

Olga Temnikova: https://www.instagram.com/temnikovaaglo/ 

Estonian Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA): https://cca.ee/en | https://www.instagram.com/ccaestonia/ 

Episode art photo by: Alan Proosa https://www.facebook.com/AlanProosaPhotography/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

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Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this episode, host Anastasia Parmson interviews celebrated American artist Beth Lipman. The conversation is rich with insights and learning moments, highlighting Lipman's artistic journey, processes, and challenges. 

Key takeaways include:

• The influence of Lipman's creative family, and how growing up surrounded by folk art shaped her practice. 

• Her shift to creating large-scale glass installations, which often take years to complete.

• The collaborative nature of her work, involving other skilled professionals and leveraging residencies and institutional resources.

• Exploring themes of temporality, memento mori, and the human condition through her intricate compositions.

• Lipman's perspective on the conceptual impact of failure and destruction within her work.

Tune in to discover how Beth Lipman choreographs the intricate dance of creating immersive, thought-provoking glass installations.

Beth Lipman is based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. You can find out more about her work on her website https://www.bethlipman.com/ and on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beth_lipman_artist/

02:18 Introduction and Fun Questions

08:50 Childhood Influences and Early Creativity

16:38 Art Education and Material Exploration

25:53 The Process and Philosophy of Glass Art

31:18 Collaborations and Working with Other Artists

41:57 Storage Challenges for Large Works

43:30 Transporting and Assembling Glass Art

45:30 Behind The Scenes Malfunction Story

49:26 Reuse and Reincarnation of Artworks

51:28 Viewer Interaction and the Challenges of Creating Immersive Art

01:06:30 Funding of The Work

01:14:28 Advice for Aspiring Artists

01:15:00 Upcoming Projects

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Daily, NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily |

The Bulwark Podcasts: https://www.thebulwark.com/listen

The New Yorker Radio Hour: https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour | https://instagram.com/newyorkermag/

How I Built This With Guy Raz: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/ | https://www.instagram.com/guy.raz/

Topo Chico: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topo_Chico

New York Gift Fair aka NY NOW: https://nynow.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ny_now/

Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/metmuseum/

Philadelphia Museum of Art: https://philamuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/philamuseum/

Baltimore Museum of Art: https://artbma.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/baltimoremuseumofart/

Smithsonian Museums: https://www.si.edu/visit/hours | https://instagram.com/smithsonian

MassArt: https://massart.edu/

Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University: https://tyler.temple.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/tyler_artandarchitecture/

Magdalena Abakanowicz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalena_Abakanowicz

Brooklyn Museum: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/ | https://instagram.com/brooklynmuseum

Severin Roesen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severin_Roesen

Blown Away on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80215147 | https://www.instagram.com/blownawayseries/

Marina Abramovic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Abramović | https://www.instagram.com/abramovicinstitute/?hl=en

Matt Crane: http://www.silvercranellc.com/

Jordan Smith: https://jordan-smith-glass.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sandsmithglass/

RISD Museum: https://www.risd.edu/academics/campus-resources/risd-museum | https://www.instagram.com/risd1877/

Museum of Arts and Design: https://madmuseum.org/ | http://instagram.com/madmuseum

Iowa State University: https://www.iastate.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/iowastateu/

Muskegon Museum of Art: https://muskegonartmuseum.org/| https://www.instagram.com/muskegonartmuseum/

Nohra Haime Gallery: https://nhg.squarespace.com/beth-lipman | https://www.instagram.com/nohrahaimegallery/

John Michael Kohler Arts Center: https://www.jmkac.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/jmkac/

Eva Hesse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Hesse

Toledo Museum of Art: https://toledomuseum.org/ | http://instagram.com/ToledoMuseum

Ferrin Contemporary: https://ferrincontemporary.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ferrincontemporary

Cade Tompkins Projects: https://www.cadetompkinsprojects.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/cadetompkinsprojects/

Mark Moore Fine Art: https://www.markmoorefineart.com | https://www.instagram.com/markmoorefineart/

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this engaging episode, Mareo, a former architect turned installation artist, dives into his creative process and the challenges of becoming a professional artist. He discusses how his architectural background provided valuable skills that complement his artistic practice.

We will hear about: 


• The impact of his upbringing in Mexico City and Medellín on his work and the influence of natural forces on his art

• The difficulties he has faced in his career, from getting started in the art world to being bullied and copied by other artists.

• His philosophy when it comes to making art as a calling and how social media played a crucial role in his breakthrough.

We also delve into his unique creative process and the importance of staying true to one's vision. Discover Mareo's thoughts on the evolving art world, the use of contemporary tools like AI in the creative process, and his aspirations for future projects in nature.

02:56 From Architecture to Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery

04:36 Early Influences and Inspirations

09:13 Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Art Career

14:51 Creating and Collaborating: The Art of Installations

32:16 The Importance of Vision

32:35 The Role of Technology in Modern Art

35:33 Human Interaction in Installation Art

39:08 Challenges and Ethics in the Art World

54:50 Future Aspirations and Favourite Tools

Mareo Rodriguez is based in Barcelona. You can find out more and enquire about his work on his website https://www.studiomareo.com/ and follow him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/studiomareo

Also mentioned in this episode:

Thom Yorke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Yorke | https://www.instagram.com/thomyorke/

E3 Arte Contemporanea Gallery: https://www.e3artecontemporanea.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/e3artecontemporanea/

International Istanbul Triennial: https://www.uluslararasiistanbultrienali.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/istanbultrienali/

Times Art Museum, Beijing: http://www.timesartmuseum.com/cn/

Alex Chinneck: https://www.alexchinneck.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/ | Alex Chinneck on The Installation Art Podcast: https://installationartpodcast.com/alex-chinneck-009

David Spriggs: https://davidspriggs.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/david_spriggs/

Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival: https://sharjahevents.ae/en/event/sharjah-islamic-arts-festival-2/

Joanie Lemercier: https://joanielemercier.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/joanielemercier/

Angela Glajcar: https://www.glajcar.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/angelaglajcar/

Superblue Miami: https://www.superblue.com/miami | https://www.instagram.com/superblue.art/

Pipilotti Rist: https://pipilottirist.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/pipilotti_rist_studio/

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this episode, multidisciplinary artist Emma Fielden shares her roundabout career path and the evolution of her artistic practice. Starting with her early passion for music, Fielden transitioned into jewellery and drawing, eventually focusing on installation art and performance.

Emma opens up about:

• Life-changing experiences, such as her residency at Art Omi in New York and being a finalist in the NSW Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship at Artspace in Sydney and how these experiences shaped her work.

• The conceptual and material aspects of her work and how much thought and research goes into each detail, highlighting the importance of the transformative moments in her installations.

• The financial realities and challenges of sustaining an art career and creating ephemeral work.

Tune in to hear her take on incorporating science and research into her artistic practice, her take on belonging in the art world and her upcoming big projects.

02:38 Emma's Early Life and Musical Journey

04:11 Transition from Music to Other Careers

05:54 Discovering Jewelry and Object Design

06:53 From Jewelry to Installation Art

08:11 Residency and Fellowship Experiences

14:58 Site-Specific Art and Material Choices

17:47 The Importance of Libraries and Research

23:49 Challenges and Learning from Failures

27:35 Ephemeral Nature of Installation

29:43 Turning to Performance Art

31:28 Funding Artistic Projects

33:28 Documenting Your Work

39:27 Transformative Experience

47:49 Challenges of Sustaining an Art Career

50:57 The Concept of Belonging in the Art World

53:33 Upcoming Projects

Emma Fielden is based in Sydney, Australia. You can find out more about her work and see the videos of her performance works on her website https://www.emmafielden.com/ and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmafielden/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Sydney Youth Orchestra: https://thesyo.com.au/ 

Sydney Conservatorium of Music: https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/ | https://www.instagram.com/sydney_uni/ 

TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/design-centre-enmore https://instagram.com/tafensw/ 

Create NSW Emerging Arts Fellowship: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/visual-arts-fellowship-emerging-2023/24 

Artspace: https://www.artspace.org.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/artspacesydney/ 

Parramatta Artist Studios: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/pas | https://www.instagram.com/cityofparramatta/  

Art Omi Artists Residency: https://artomi.org/residencies/ | https://www.instagram.com/art_omi 

Blacktown Arts Centre: https://blacktownarts.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/BlacktownArts/ 

Abdullah M.I. Syed: http://abdullahmisyed.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/abdullahmisyed/ 

Merran Esson: https://merranesson.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/merran_esson/?hl=en 

Axis Mundi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_mundi 

Bodhi tree: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree 

The Dewey Decimal system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Decimal_Classification 

UNSW Art and Design: https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/art-design | https://www.instagram.com/unsw 

Carolee Schneemann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolee_Schneemann

Dominik Mersch: https://dominikmerschgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/dominikmerschgallery 

Dobell Drawing Biennial 2024: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/dobell-australian-drawing-biennial-2024/ | https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryofnsw/ 

Hanae Utamura: https://www.hanaeutamura.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/hanae_utamura/

Paul Howard: https://www.instagram.com/paulrhoward/ 

Gallery Funaki: https://galleryfunaki.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/funakigallery/

Passage Gallery: https://www.passagegallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/passagegallery/ 

Tarik Ahlip: http://www.tarikahlip.com/ 

Orkhan Huseynov: https://www.orkhanhuseynov.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/_orkhan_huseynov/ 

Jean Siméon Chardin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Siméon_Chardin

Sustainable Fashion: https://www.sustainablefashion.com.au/ | https://instagram.com/sustainable_fashion 

Margaret West: http://www.margaretwest.com.au/ 

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

In this special bonus episode, host Anastasia Parmson takes us through the 60th Venice Art Biennale. Recorded live on location, we get:

• A detailed, candid overview of each day's experiences in Biennale’s Giardini, Arsenale and other locations.

• Some spicy and maybe even thought-provoking critiques of exhibitions and national pavilions.

• A peek at the logistical challenges while navigating Venice and the Biennale.

• A sense of the emotional and physical toll of attending such a large-scale art event.

Key highlights include an analysis of the host’s favourite pavilions, why she was “in a confused rage” at one of the exhibitions and an ode to site-specific installation. The episode also delves into the less glamorous aspects such as disappointing moments, crowded tourist areas, ticketing and planning fails. It's an honest, enthusiastic, and often funny account that art aficionados and curious listeners alike will find enlightening.

02:43 Day 1: arriving to the Biennale

04:36 60th International Art Exhibition

11:21 Exploring Giardini

22:24 Day 2: Navigating Venice & The Pavilions

31:24 Exploring Arsenale

44:38 Rant on Contemporary Art

47:19 Day 3: Back for More in Arsenale

54:14 Performances at German Pavilion

01:00:38 Ode To Site-Specific Installation

01:09:52 Art And Context From Giardini

01:17:51 Day 4: A Fail

Mentioned in this episode:

Biennale Arte 2024: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024 | https://www.instagram.com/labiennale/

From 20 April to 24 November 2024

Finnish Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/finland

Omar Mismar: http://www.omarmismar.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/omarmismar

The Museum of The Old Colony by Pablo Delano: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/nucleo-contemporaneo/pablo-delano#:~:text=

Gabrielle Goliath: https://www.gabriellegoliath.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/gabriellegoliath

60th International Art Exhibition, titled Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere: https://www.labiennale.org/en/news/biennale-arte-2024-stranieri-ovunque-foreigners-everywhere

Adriano Pedrosa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Pedrosa | https://www.instagram.com/adrianopedrosa/

Czech Pavilion / Eva Koťátková: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/czech-republic | https://www.instagram.com/evakotatkova/

Uruguay Pavilion / Eduardo Cardozo: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/uruguay | https://www.eduardocardozo.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/cardozobenia/

Australian Pavilion / Archie Moore: https://www.labiennale.org/en/australia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Moore_(artist) | https://www.instagram.com/kithandkin_2024

French Pavilion / Julien Creuzet: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/france | https://www.juliencreuzet.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/julien.creuzet/

Japanese Pavilion / : https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/japan | https://mohrizm.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/mo_hrizm

German Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/germany |

Yael Bartana: https://www.yaelbartana.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yaelbartana

Ersan Mondtag: https://mondtag.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/ersanmondtag/

Estonian Pavilion / Edith Karlson: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/estonia | https://cca.ee/en/artists-database/edith-karlson | https://www.instagram.com/edith_karlson/

Lithuanian Pavilion / Pakui Hardware: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/lithuania | https://www.pakuihardware.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/pakui_hardware

Joshua Serafin: https://www.joshuaserafin.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/joshudoser

Ukrainian Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/ukraine | https://www.instagram.com/ukrainianpavilioninvenice/

Latvian Pavilion / : https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/latvia | https://www.amandaziemele.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/amandaziemele/

Pierre Huyghe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Huyghe

Pinault Collection: https://www.pinaultcollection.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/palazzo_grassi

Ilya & Emilia Kabakov: http://www.kabakov.net/

Banksy: https://www.banksy.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/banksy

Chinese Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/china-people’s-republic

Vincent Cassel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001993/ | https://www.instagram.com/vincentcassel

Albanian Pavilion / Iva Lulashi: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/albania | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iva_Lulashi | https://www.instagram.com/ivalulashi/

Benin Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/benin-republic

Chloé Quenum: https://www.instagram.com/chloequenum/

Jerry Gogosian: https://gogosian.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jerrygogosian 

Kosovo Pavilion | Doruntina Kastrati: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/kosovo-republic | https://www.instagram.com/doruntinakastrati_/ | https://www.instagram.com/kosovopavilion24

Serbian Pavilion / Aleksandar Denić: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/serbia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandar_Denić | https://www.instagram.com/aleksandar_denic_

Egypt Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/egypt

Poland Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/poland

United States of America Pavilion / Jeffrey Gibson: https://www.labiennale.org/en/united-states-america | https://www.jeffreygibson.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/jeffrune

The Halluci Nation soundtrack: https://thehallucination.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/thehallucination

Nordic Countries Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/nordic-countries-sweden-finland-norway

Danish Pavilion: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/denmark

Switzerland Pavilion / Guerreiro do Divino Amor: https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024/switzerland | https://www.guerreirododivinoamor.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/guerreirododivinoamor/

Ernest Pignon Ernest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Pignon-Ernest

Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia: https://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/magazine/articles/espace-louis-vuitton-venezia

Sideways (2004) reference: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375063/ | https://youtu.be/CgQfyYmP0TI?si=6asTXsswm_xtUPmO

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation. 

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast to never miss a show.

Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/

More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.com

Your host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/

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