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404.zero: Crafting Generative Art through Code, Sound and Improvisation
Try Descript here: https://get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fzIn episode 23 of The Installation Art Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant duo behind 404.zero, Kristina and Alex. Renowned for their groundbreaking work at the intersection of visuals, sound, and technology, 404.zero crafts mesmerizing large-scale installations and modular soundscapes that explore big philosophical questions around death, the unknown, and the cosmos.From self-taught programming to custom-built tools and hardware, 404.zero push the boundaries of what’s possible in audio-visual art. In our conversation, they share their journey, creative process, and insights into the challenges and joys of working on ambitious international projects. We also discuss:• Their successful venture into modular music production.• How the self-taught duo's use of modular synthesizers has redefined their approach to art-making.• From remote installations to visa issues, Kristina and Alex share some of the logistical hurdles they have been facing.• Their belief that installations should invite profound personal reflection and interaction.00:00 Introduction and Quick Questions01:24 Early Influences and Career Beginnings06:57 Meeting and Collaborating09:01 First Major Projects20:41 Innovative Installations and Techniques31:46 Installation in Unique Venues33:05 Creating Site-Specific Soundscapes34:11 Challenges and Outsourcing34:44 Audience Interaction and Impact48:00 Visa Issues and Future Aspirations404.zero’s work has been showcased at major festivals like Dark Mofo, MUTEK, GAMMA and more. Learn more about their projects on their website: https://www.404zero.com/ & check out the visuals on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@404zero and follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/404.zero 🎙️ Found value in this episode? Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite platform! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🗣️ Have thoughts or questions? Leave us a voice message and it might be featured in a future episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/InstallationArtPodcast Also mentioned in this episode:Mariinsky Theater: https://www.mariinsky.ru/en/ Multimedia Art Museum (MAMM): https://mamm-mdf.ru/en/ Touchdesigner: https://derivative.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/TouchDesigner/ Moscow Planetarium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Planetarium Xology: https://www.xology.com/hardware-design Kinect tracking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Greenhouse Studios: https://www.greenhouse.is/ |
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Bonus: Recap of Interview With Alex Chinneck
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/x910krcAnselm 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 Try Descript, my favourite audio and video editing program: https://get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fz Have thoughts or feedback? Leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/InstallationArtPodcast Or email [email protected]:48 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast01:22 Revisiting the Alex Chinneck Interview04:04 Alex Chinneck's Journey into Art10:03 The Mindset of Alex Chinneck14:41 Facilitation Over Fabrication 16:00 Maintaining Naivety and Ambition17:24 Facing Rejection and Perseverance19:45 The Struggle with Self-Sufficiency25:03 The Complexity of Public Art28:00 Homework and Final ThoughtsThe 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.🔔 Hit subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening to never miss a new episode.📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast/Tiktok: @installationartpodcast📚 More information about the show and previous episodes: www.installationartpodcast.comYour host Anastasia Parmson: www.anastasiaparmson.art | https://www.instagram.com/anastasiaparmson.art/🗣️ Join the conversation in our Linkedin group The Installation Art Society, a space for conversations about installation art and a platform for practitioners to share insights, discuss technical aspects, and exchange behind-the-scenes stories:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14532340/
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Defying Logic and Gravity: The Art of Facilitation with Alex Chinneck
Try Descript: get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fzREPLAY: 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 visionAlex 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=enDavid 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/englishheritageArts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/aceagrams Frank Gehry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_GehryRachel Whiteread: https://gagosian.com/artists/rachel-whiteread/ | https://www.instagram.com/rachelwhitereadofficialRichard Wilson: https://www.richardwilsonsculptor.com/ Gordon Matta-Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Matta-ClarkCovent Garden: https://www.coventgarden.london/ | https://www.instagram.com/coventgardenldnIlluminate Productions: https://www.illuminateproductions.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/illuminating_artsThe Darent Wax Company: https://www.darentwax.com/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-darent-wax-company-ltdAnselm Kiefer: Remembering the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4212634/ | Watch here: https://youtu.be/FUQuhoqTKtg?si=JYiPNUgjV_oG9HZRAlan 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_cornerAntony 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 |...
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Elizabeth Day: Unraveling Trauma Through Art and Activism
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 exhibitionThis 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 Background05:05 Art Education and Early Influences06:14 Exploring Installation Art09:54 Life in London and Artistic Awakening11:39 Return to Australia and First Installations16:26 Prisons and Social Issues21:51 Unravelling and Textile Art23:22 Chewing Gum Paintings and Activism26:28 Site-Specific Art and Public Spaces27:27 Material Choices and Sustainability28:13 Textile Art in the Contemporary Scene31:49 Grass Casts: A Unique Medium33:48 Liverpool, Liverpool: A Tale of Two Cities37:51 Studio Spaces: The Struggle for Artists44:51 Processing Trauma Through Art49:21 Current Projects and Future AspirationsElizabeth 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_CampSydney 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:
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Capturing Motion in Stillness: David Spriggs' Layered Installations
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 artist06:09 Academic Pursuits and Global Experiences07:15 Discovering his innovative installation technique13:06 The Role of Context and Audience in Art32:07 Reflecting on the impact of COVID-1933:37 Creating the First Wave installation40:37 The importance of scale and color52:26 Lighting vs transparency55:24 Dream projects and future aspirationsAlso 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...
A new resource for all things installation art is here! Join host Anastasia Parmson – an artist herself — as she uncovers stories, challenges, and lessons from behind the scenes.
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