The Installation Art Podcast

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:...

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 techniq...

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...

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 an...

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 gl...

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 fo...

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...

A must-listen if you are planning a visit to Venice Biennale in 2024! 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...

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...

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...

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 di...

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...

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 proper...

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 an...

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 con...

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 integrity The challenges of creating large scale textile work What compelled Kellner to move away from making awe inspiring installati...

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 installations About using common and easily accessible materials lik...

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 so...

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’Donnel...

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 transl...

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 J...

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, p...