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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In part one of this fascinating discussion, renowned artist and sculptor Alex Chinneck delves into his evolution as a creative practitioner, from his time at the Chelsea College of Art to his globally recognized large-scale installations. Chinneck shares his perspectives on public art, the creative process, and the evolution of his career. In this episode: Chinneck shares his journey to success and the gruelling process behind creating some of his most renowned piecesWe discuss his philosophy...

Visual artist Won Ju Lim shares her life, inspirations, challenges and triumphs as an installation artist. Born in South Korea, and raised in Los Angeles, Lim talks about her early rebellion, a fascination with fantastical places to her explorations into architecture and art.  In this episode, we will: Dive into Won Ju’s creative processes and how she manipulates materials and concepts to construct her installationsDiscuss the ups and downs that come with navigating the art world, from...

Visual artist Lisa Kellner shares the process behind her unique silk installations and why she moved away from making them. In this episode we delve into: Lisa’s experiences with the art world and the most difficult decision she had to make to preserve her artistic integrityThe challenges of creating large scale textile workWhat compelled Kellner to move away from making awe inspiring installations and into deconstructed paintingVulnerable moments that became turning points in her...

An in-depth conversation with independent installation artist Jason Peters. In this episode we delve into the challenges of creating large scale public art. Jason Peters shares his experience: From upbringing in Germany to his art education in the United States The process and philosophies that drive Peters’ large-scale art installationsAbout using common and easily accessible materials like chairs or bucketsThe importance of site specificity, adaptability, and considering audience’s...

This in-depth conversation with American artist Anne Patterson explores how she went from set design to large-scale textile art installations.  She discusses how a residency at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral led to her first fabric installation that involved filling the cathedral with miles of suspended ribbon.  Patterson shares her approach to filling large spaces, the challenges of sourcing her materials, and handling installation issues.  We also discuss her collaborative work process and...

Award winning Australian artist Catherine O'Donnell discusses her journey as an artist, the different mediums and techniques she uses in her work, and the inspirations behind it.  She started with formal art training later in life, initially working as a laboratory technician before transitioning to art while raising her four children.  In this in-depth interview, we learn about O’Donnells’ process, experiences that impacted her artistic practice and how she began exploring installation....

This interview with internationally renowned Estonian-Hungarian artist Denes Farkas, provides an in-depth exploration of his fascinating journey as an artist. Denes reveals how he went from organ building in Hungary to studying printmaking and photography at Estonian Art Academy. He shares valuable insights about his process of creating installation works, his interest in the limitations of translation and understanding between individuals, and the challenges of producing an installation for...

Installation artist Jeila Gueramian discusses the unique challenges faced by installation artists, such as a lack of guidelines and resources. We find out how she navigates her work's site-specific and tactile nature, why she chose to work largely with textiles, and the way the space informs the final piece. We will learn how she sources her materials, why thrifting and upcycling is important to Jeila and how the community is involved in her work process. Gueramian also discusses her...

Introduction to the Installation Art Podcast: the Number One Podcast about Installation Art The host of this show Anastasia Parmson is a Sydney-based installation artist who has been struggling to find resources and community related to her artistic medium. Her intention is to utilise this podcast as a platform for connection and discussion with nationally and internationally recognised artists, providing listeners with an insight into their unique journeys, their creative processes, and...