Carving Success: Alex Seton on Marble, Ar Logistics, and Career Advice

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In Episode 24, we delve into the artistic journey and career insights of acclaimed Australian artist Alex Seton. This fascinating conversation covers:
• The logistics and insider info about creating large-scale marble sculptures and installations.
• Alex's unique creative process, from childhood influences to professional milestones.
• Insightful anecdotes about public art commissions and navigating institutional complexities.
• Tips for emerging artists on studio space, residencies, and entering the commercial gallery scene.

Tune in for an engaging blend of career advice, fun anecdotes, and practical experiences from a mid-career artist.

02:43 Introduction and Work-Life Balance
04:27 Early Life and Background
08:13 Art Education and Career Beginnings
21:52 Path To Professional Success
30:22 Art and Mental Health Challenges
42:22 Physical Toll of Sculpture
47:43 Public Art Stories and Disasters
55:23 The Australian Flag and War Memorial Commissions
01:02:21 Logistics and Challenges of Heavy Sculptures
01:08:24 Navigating Relationships With Galleries
01:23:06 Residencies and Their Impact
01:33:17 Sustainability in Sculpture
01:40:16 Dream Project

Alex Seton is based in Sydney. You can find out more about his work on his website http://www.alexseton.com/ and on his Instagram alexseton_
He is represented by Sullivan+Strumpf gallery: https://www.sullivanstrumpf.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sullivanstrumpf/

Also mentioned in this episode:
Edna St Vincent Millay: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/edna-st-vincent-millay
Abdel Nasser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamal_Abdel_Nasser
CSIRO: https://www.csiro.au/en/
Walden by Thoreau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden
St Ignatius College: https://www.riverview.nsw.edu.au/ |
NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art): https://www.nida.edu.au/
UNSW Art & Design (formerly College of Fine Arts): https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/our-schools/art-design | https://www.instagram.com/unsw/
Brian O’Dwyer: https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Brian-O-dwyer/AAA0DDC26E101929
Alexie Glass-Kantor: https://creative.gov.au/news/biographies/alexie-glass-kantor/ | https://www.instagram.com/alexieglass/
Russell Storer: https://artasiapacific.com/news/m-names-new-senior-curator-and-head-of-curatorial-affairs
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro: https://claireandsean.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/clairehealyandseancordeiro/
Liam Gillick: https://liamgillick.info/
Wombeyan Caves: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/wombeyan-karst-conservation-reserve
Maunsell Wickes: https://maunsellwickes.com/home/ | https://www.instagram.com/maunsellwickesgallery/
Art Gallery of NSW: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryofnsw/
Ben Quilty: https://benquilty.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/benquilty/
Claire Milliedge: https://claremilledge.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/claremilledge/
Michael Reid: https://michaelreid.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/michaelreidsydney/
S. H. Ervin Gallery: https://www.shervingallery.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/shervingallery/
Pigpen: https://www.peanuts.com/about/pigpen
Mitchell Ferrie: https://nandahobbs.com/artist/mitchell-ferrie | https://www.instagram.com/mitchellferrie/
Nanda\Hobbs: https://nandahobbs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nandahobbs
Joel Elenberg: https://www.aasd.com.au/artist/93-joel-elenberg/works-in-past-sales/?page=3
Anna Schwartz: https://annaschwartzgallery.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/annaschwartzgallery/
Sculpture By The Sea: https://sculpturebythesea.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sculpturebythesea
Newcastle University: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/uni_newcastle
Ken Unsworth: https://artistprofile.com.au/ken-unsworth/
Australian Museum: https://australian.museum/
Ron Robertson Swann: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/robertson-swann-ron/
Australian War Memorial: https://www.awm.gov.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/awmemorial
Museums of History NSW: https://mhnsw.au/
Hyde Park Barracks: https://mhnsw.au/visit-us/hyde-park-barracks/
Jennifer Turpin: https://turpincrawfordstudio.com.au/
Arts Law: https://www.artslaw.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/artslawaustralia
Urban Art Projects: https://www.uapcompany.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/uapcompany/
Jeanne Claude & Christo: https://christojeanneclaude.net/
Between Two Curators podcast: https://www.betweentwocurators.com/
Jenn Ellis: https://www.artfuljaunts.com/team/jenn-ellis | https://www.instagram.com/jenncellis/
Maunsell Wickes Gallery: https://maunsellwickes.com/
Jan Murphy Gallery: https://www.janmurphygallery.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/janmurphygallery/
Galerie Paris-B: https://www.paris-b.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/galerieparisb/
Unit: https://unitlondon.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/unitlondon/
 National Association for the Visual Arts: https://visualarts.net.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/nava_visualarts/
Copyright Agency: https://www.copyright.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/copyrightagency_
Resale Royalty Scheme: https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/resale-royalty-scheme
Kochi-Muziris Biennale: https://www.kochimuzirisbiennale.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/kochibiennale/ Abdul Abdullah: https://abdulabdullah.com/home.html | https://www.instagram.com/abdul_abdullah
Amrita Hepi: https://www.amritahepi.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/amrita_moves/
Janet Laurence: https://www.janetlaurence.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/janetlaurence/
Richard Bell: https://richardbellart.com/
Art Omi: https://artomi.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/art_omi
Francis Greenburger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_J._Greenburger | https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28695861-risk-game
 Triangle residency: https://www.triangleartsnyc.org/
 Natural Brick Company: https://naturalbrick.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/naturalbrick_/
Jamie North: https://jamienorth.com/ | http://www.instagram.com/jamie_north_studio
Not Vital: https://notvital.com/en | https://www.instagram.com/fundaziun.notvital/
Maurizio Cattelan: https://www.perrotin.com/artists/Maurizio_Cattelan/2 | https://www.instagram.com/mauriziocattelan/
Guggenheim: https://www.guggenheim.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/guggenheim/

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