The Installation Art Podcast

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.

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, 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.

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

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Short intermission while a Venice adventure awaits.

Podcast host Anastasia Parmson announces a temporary break in our regular scheduling while she is going on a trip to the Venice Biennale, the Mecca of contemporary art. 

Anastasia pledges to attempt gathering bonus content about her Venice experiences and acknowledges the effort required to produce each podcast episode, promising the return of the show with exciting future content, including interviews with more internationally renowned artists. 

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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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In this in-depth conversation, Nicolas Rupcich shares his experience as a multidisciplinary artist transitioning from his native in Chile to restarting a career in Germany. He delves into the essence of his work, emphasizing the importance of place, adventure, and technology in the creation of his video and installation art.

In this episode you will hear about:

• Rupcich’s experience growing up in Chile and the influence of nature on his work

• his creative process, including the importance of photography and note taking

• the struggle to restart an artistic career in a new country

• the artist’s adventurous residencies in remote locations like Patagonia and the Arctic Circle

The conversation also touches on the complexities of selling video art, the importance of audience feedback, the logistical challenges of exhibiting video installations and the artist's dream projects. We conclude with details about upcoming exhibitions and advice for emerging artists.

05:59 Artistic Inspirations and the Role of Nature

08:25 Journey Through Education and Moving Abroad

11:46 Exploring Installation Art and Video Work

22:47 The Evolution of Artistic Process and Technique

29:53 Engaging with Audiences and the Impact of Feedback

34:30 Navigating the Art World: Opportunities and Challenges

42:03 Navigating Installation Challenges and Improvisation

45:06 Future Proofing Video Art

46:45 The Business Side of Video Art

49:57 Online Presence and Sharing Video Art

52:00 Residencies: From Patagonia to the Arctic

01:02:05 The Hard Truths

01:05:15 Advice for Emerging Video Artists

01:07:49 Dream Projects and Future Aspirations

01:09:33 Upcoming Exhibitions

Nicolas Rupcich is based in Berlin. You can check out his work on his website https://nicolasrupcich.com/ and follow his updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupcich/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Universidad Finis Terrae: https://uft.cl/ |  @UFinisterrae

Universidad de Chile: https://uchile.cl/ | https://www.instagram.com/udechileoficial

Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst: https://www.hgb-leipzig.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/hgbleipzig/

Dusseldorf School of Photography: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/dusseldorf-school-photography

TouchDesigner: https://derivative.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/TouchDesigner/

Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US | http://instagram.com/UnrealEngine

CAB residency in Tierra del Fuego: https://alotrolado.cl/portfolio-item/cab/?lang=en

The Arctic Circle residency: https://thearcticcircle.org/safari/ |

Arabia Saudita aka The Line: https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/theline

Brixen Water Light Festival: https://www.brixen.org/waterlight/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/visitbrixen

Galleria Doris Ghetta: https://www.dorisghetta.com/oanafarcas-eng | https://www.instagram.com/galleriadorisghetta/

B-LA-M festival: https://www.b-la-m.org/schedule | https://www.instagram.com/b_la_m_/?hl=en

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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Episode 11 features an engaging conversation with the award-winning artist Nika Neelova, discussing her artistic career, process, and projects.

In this in-depth interview:

• Neelova shares insights into her nomadic childhood, work-life balance, and her nature as a workaholic.

• we delve into the challenges and physical demands of working with large-scale, site-specific art installations.

• Nika discusses her passion for working with found and reclaimed materials and the significance of material and historical context in her work

• the conversation also covers her collaborations with other artists and professionals, her approach to site-specific projects in remote locations, and the significant influence of literature and philosophy in her practice.

• Neelova gives examples of creating her own opportunities, and the continuous learning that comes with each project.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:22 Navigating Work-Life Balance

02:05 The Fascination with Archaeology and Historical References

02:43 Unconventional Interests: From Shark Teeth to Staircases

03:38 Exploring Roots: A Nomadic Childhood and Multilingualism

06:19 The Journey into Art: Education and Early Projects

07:17 The Evolution of Artistic Practice: Installation and Materiality

11:10 Collaboration and Learning in Artistic Production

17:17 The Role of Reclaimed Materials in Art

27:19 The Process of Creating Site-Specific Art

38:21 The Artistic Process: From Concept to Creation

39:12 Exploring the Depths of Material and Time

41:34 Embracing Serendipity

51:01 The Role of Research and Literature in Art

58:27 The Challenges and Rewards of Large-Scale Art

01:09:07 Creating Your Own Path in the Art World

01:11:38 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations

Nika Neelova is based in London. You can check out her work on her website www.nikaneelova.com and on her Instagram @nikaneelova https://www.instagram.com/nikaneelova/

She works with:

Noire Gallery in Italy: https://www.noiregallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/noiregallery/

NIKA Project Space in UAE: https://www.nika-projects.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nika.projectspace/

Parafin in the UK: https://www.parafin.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/parafinlondon/

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Harris Matrix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris_matrix

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague: https://www.kabk.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/royalacademyofart.thehague/

Slade School of Fine Art: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/ | https://instagram.com/sladeschool/

Whitechapel Bell Foundry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitechapel_Bell_Foundry

Piazza Castello: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Castello,_Turin

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

Perseo Triumfante: https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/museo-pio-clementino/Cortile-Ottagono/perseo-trionfante.html

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

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

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

Undercover Softness, essay: https://www.scribd.com/document/134491812/Undercover-Softness-Architecture-and-Politics-of-Oecay-By-Reza-Negarestani

Reza Negarestani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reza_Negarestani

Brighton CCA: https://brightoncca.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/brightoncca/

Sophie Williamson: https://www.williamsonwords.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/williamsonwords/

Daria Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-khan-4616a7181/?originalSubdomain=uk

Mimosa House: https://www.mimosahouse.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/mimosahouselondon

Ron Mandos Gallery: https://ronmandos.nl/ | https://www.instagram.com/galerieronmandos/

Franz Kafka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Kafka

Noire Gallery: https://www.noiregallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/noiregallery/

Virginia Woolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Woolf

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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In Episode 10 of The Installation Art Podcast, we delve into the world of site-specific installation with award-winning artist Olga Lah. Prepare to be inspired as we uncover the intriguing life and work of this Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, celebrated for her immersive, site-specific installations that redefine space and perception.

• Learn how Olga's path diverged from conventional norms, as she unveils her surprising trajectory from giving up her spot at Harvard, to attending Seminary and then deciding to become an artist.

• Take a peek at Lah’s early inspirations, secret hobbies and her childhood dream job.

• Reflect on the personal tragedies that profoundly shaped Olga's artistic identity, particularly the sudden loss of her mother, igniting a transformative journey towards self-expression and healing through art.

• Gain insight into Lah’s unique artistic process, where commonplace materials are transformed into immersive installations, and explore the challenges and triumphs of crafting site-specific artworks.

• Delve into the financial aspects of art-making, Lah’s experience with residencies, and her dream of creating a large-scale installation in a major museum.

The discussion also touches on the realities of being an independent artist and the importance of perseverance and adaptability in the art world.

Olga Lah is based in LA. You can check out her work on her website olgalah.com and on her Instagram @olgalah_studio https://www.instagram.com/olgalah_studio 

If you are in St Paul, Minnesota, you can see Olga’s work in person at Olson Gallery in Bethel University, until April 21st, 2024.

00:00 Welcoming the Guest and Light-hearted Questions

02:31 Discovering the Artist's Childhood and Inspirations

05:10 The Impact of Personal Tragedy on Artistic Path

08:30 Transitioning to Art from Seminary Studies

12:04 Exploring Installation Art and Material Choices

20:45 Navigating the Challenges of Installation Art

30:20 Funding and Managing Large-Scale Art Projects

35:18 Reflecting on Residencies and the Journey Ahead

36:01 Exploring Art Residencies and Collaborative Projects

37:21 Navigating the Costs and Benefits of Art Residencies

38:18 The Challenge of Balancing Art and Daily Responsibilities

39:06 Highlighting a Major Installation Opportunity

42:51 Engaging Audiences with Tactile Art Experiences

43:58 The Dynamics of Installation Day

46:00 Adapting to Unplanned Installation Challenges

49:27 Balancing Motherhood and Artistic Pursuits

51:48 Project-Based Work and Future Aspirations

59:54 Dream Projects and the Value of Community Feedback

01:01:27 Advice for Emerging Installation Artists

Also mentioned in this episode:

Singles Inferno: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16283666/

Queer Eye: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7259746/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 | https://www.instagram.com/queereye

The Crown: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/

Emily Dickinson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Dickinson

Connie Chung: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Chung

Harvard: https://www.harvard.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/harvard/

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: https://www.lacma.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/lacma/

Do Ho Suh: https://www.instagram.com/dohosuhstudio/?hl=en

Choi Jeong Hwa: http://choijeonghwa.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/choijeonghwa_official/

Richard Serra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Serra

Tara Donovan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Donovan | https://www.instagram.com/tadodonovan/

Byron Kim: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Kim | https://www.instagram.com/skybluekite/

Jean Shin: https://jeanshin.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jean.shin

John Wayne Airport: https://www.ocair.com/ | http://instagram.com/johnwayneair

Olson Gallery: https://www.bethel.edu/events/arts/galleries/exhibits/2024/the-widening-hold

Bethel University: https://www.bethel.edu/ | https://www.instagram.com/bethelumn

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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In part two of this fascinating discussion, renowned artist and sculptor Alex Chinneck, delves into his evolution as a creative practitioner and shares his perspectives on public art, the creative process, and the evolution of his stellar career.

In this episode we will hear:

• How and why Chinneck’s distinctive work, characterized by large installations that appear to manipulate the physical properties of materials, are linked to his philosophy of “facilitation over fabrication” 
• About the balance between naively ambitious ideas and pragmatism 
• Of the importance of stamina, adaptability
• About the battle between the digital and physical art creation
• Chinneck’s view on what makes for good public art and a surprising detail in his public commission agreements

01:24 The Top Skill for Success

03:16 Versatility and Adaptability

05:58 The Challenges and Rewards of Ambition and Risk

07:04 The Struggle with Digital vs Physical Art

13:31 The Role of Stamina in Overcoming Challenges

19:56 The Evolution of Artistic Approach

26:18 What Happens to The Works

29:10 The Journey to Mastering Public Art

30:15 Why Permanent Art Should Not be Permanent

32:23 The Role of Developers

34:03 Current and Upcoming Works

36:14 The Proudest Moments

47:11 The Importance of Collaboration

Alex Chinneck (1984) is based in Kent, UK. Go check out his work on his website https://www.alexchinneck.com/ and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/

Also mentioned in this episode:

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

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.

This episode is also available in video format on YouTube, with some images of the work: https://youtu.be/yZVJLSChiBM

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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