Episode Details

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

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