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 material and historical context in her work• the conversation also covers her collaborations with other artists and professionals, her approach to site-specific projects in remote locations, and the significant influence of literature and philosophy in her practice. • Neelova gives examples of creating her own opportunities, and the continuous learning that comes with each project.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:22 Navigating Work-Life Balance02:05 The Fascination with Archaeology and Historical References02:43 Unconventional Interests: From Shark Teeth to Staircases03:38 Exploring Roots: A Nomadic Childhood and Multilingualism06:19 The Journey into Art: Education and Early Projects07:17 The Evolution of Artistic Practice: Installation and Materiality11:10 Collaboration and Learning in Artistic Production17:17 The Role of Reclaimed Materials in Art27:19 The Process of Creating Site-Specific Art38:21 The Artistic Process: From Concept to Creation39:12 Exploring the Depths of Material and Time41:34 Embracing Serendipity51:01 The Role of Research and Literature in Art58:27 The Challenges and Rewards of Large-Scale Art01:09:07 Creating Your Own Path in the Art World01:11:38 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and AspirationsNika Neelova is based in London. You can check out her work on her website www.nikaneelova.com and on her Instagram @nikaneelova https://www.instagram.com/nikaneelova/She works with: Noire Gallery in Italy: https://www.noiregallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/noiregallery/NIKA Project Space in UAE: https://www.nika-projects.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/nika.projectspace/ Parafin in the UK: https://www.parafin.co.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/parafinlondon/ Also mentioned in this episode:The Harris Matrix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris_matrix Royal Academy of Art, The Hague: https://www.kabk.nl/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/royalacademyofart.thehague/ Slade School of Fine Art: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/ | https://instagram.com/sladeschool/ Whitechapel Bell Foundry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitechapel_Bell_Foundry Piazza Castello: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Castello,_TurinGorgons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GorgonsPerseo Triumfante: https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/museo-pio-clementino/Cortile-Ottagono/perseo-trionfante.htmlMedusa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medusa The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/metmuseum/ Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | https://www.instagram.com/aceagrams Undercover Softness, essay: https://www.scribd.com/document/134491812/Undercover-Softness-Architecture-and-Politics-of-Oecay-By-Reza-NegarestaniReza Negarestani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reza_NegarestaniBrighton CCA: https://brightoncca.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/brightoncca/ Sophie Williamson: https://www.williamsonwords.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/williamsonwords/Daria Khan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-khan-4616a7181/?originalSubdomain=ukMimosa House: https://www.mimosahouse.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/mimosahouselondon Ron Mandos...