Defying Logic and Gravity: The Art of Facilitation with Alex Chinneck

In this in-depth 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 we will hear:

• Exactly how Alex bootstrapped huge projects into an overnight success

• Why he suffered from severe burnout and what changes had to be made in his process

• About the importance of facilitation over fabrication

• His experiences working with a wide variety of materials and processes, shedding light on the differing challenges of permanent and temporary public art projects

• About the collaborators whose role has been instrumental in realizing Chinneck’s ambitious vision

• The highlights of his career

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/

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 | @unioftheartslondon/

Tate Britain: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain | @tate

Conrad Shawcross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Shawcross | @conradshawcross

David Murphy: https://www.davidmurphystudio.co.uk/ | @_davidmurphystudio/

Ibstock Brick: https://www.ibstock.co.uk/ibstock-brick | @ibstock.official/

Smith And Wallwork Engineers: https://www.smithandwallwork.com/who-are-we/ | @smithandwallwork/

English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ | @englishheritage

Arts Council England: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ | @aceagrams

Frank Gehry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gehry

Rachel Whiteread: https://gagosian.com/artists/rachel-whiteread/ | @rachelwhitereadofficial

Richard Wilson: https://www.richardwilsonsculptor.com/

Gordon Matta-Clark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Matta-Clark

Covent Garden: https://www.coventgarden.london/ | @coventgardenldn

Illuminate Productions: https://www.illuminateproductions.co.uk/ | @illuminating_arts

The Darent Wax Company: https://www.darentwax.com/ | https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-darent-wax-company-ltd

Anselm Kiefer: Remembering the Future: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4212634/ | Watch here: https://youtu.be/FUQuhoqTKtg?si=JYiPNUgjV_oG9HZR

Alan Yentob: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Yentob | @ayentob1

Millimetre: https://millimetre.uk.net/ | @millimetremakes

Milan Design Week: https://www.salonemilano.it/en | @isaloniofficial 
Anish Kapoor: https://anishkapoor.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 | @thomyorke
Richard Nutborne Scenic Studio: https://rnscenicstudio.com/ | @rnscenicstudio

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