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 and belief in making art accessible and easy to understand, as well as the importance of good design and collaborationThe artist shares the toll his quick rise to success took on his mental health, leading to burnout and a necessary shift in his approach towards art creationWhat role facilitation plays in Chinneck’s work and what it means to him02:17 Introduction and Warm Up Questions06:24 Early Life and Art School Experience11:42 First Major Art Project: The Sliding House14:47 The Impact of the Sliding House and Subsequent Projects19:58 The Challenges of Creating Large-Scale Art24:27 The Importance of Collaboration in Art29:18 The Success of the Hovering Building35:07 The Struggles of Overworking and Burnout40:58 Recovery and a New Approach to Art48:30 The Creation of Smaller Works and Future Plans53:33 Exploring Knots as Signature Look55:21 Material Sourcing56:55 The Art of Facilitation in Sculpture53:07 Developing Cast Iron Lampposts53:52 The Role of Function in Public Art57:33 The Importance of Collaboration in Art CreationAlex 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/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 |