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 pieces
• We discuss his philosophy and belief in making art accessible and easy to understand, as well as the importance of good design and collaboration
• The 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 creation
•What role facilitation plays in Chinneck’s work and what it means to him


02:17 Introduction and Warm Up Questions
06:24 Early Life and Art School Experience
11:42 First Major Art Project: The Sliding House
14:47 The Impact of the Sliding House and Subsequent Projects
19:58 The Challenges of Creating Large-Scale Art
24:27 The Importance of Collaboration in Art
29:18 The Success of the Hovering Building
35:07 The Struggles of Overworking and Burnout
40:58 Recovery and a New Approach to Art
48:30 The Creation of Smaller Works and Future Plans
53:33 Exploring Knots as Signature Look
55:21 Material Sourcing
56:55 The Art of Facilitation in Sculpture
53:07 Developing Cast Iron Lampposts
53:52 The Role of Function in Public Art
57:33 The Importance of Collaboration in Art Creation


Alex Chinneck (1984) is based in Kent, UK. Go check out his work on his website [ Ссылка ] and follow him on Instagram: [ Ссылка ]


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: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Tate Britain: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Conrad Shawcross: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
David Murphy: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Ibstock Brick: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Smith And Wallwork Engineers: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
English Heritage: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Arts Council England: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Frank Gehry: [ Ссылка ]
Rachel Whiteread: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Richard Wilson: [ Ссылка ]
Gordon Matta-Clark: [ Ссылка ]
Covent Garden: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Illuminate Productions: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
The Darent Wax Company: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Anselm Kiefer: Remembering the Future: [ Ссылка ] | Watch here: [ Ссылка ]
Alan Yentob: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]
Millimetre: [ Ссылка ] | [ Ссылка ]

Images in this video: courtesy of the artist. More info on alexchinneck.com


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