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Podcast host Anastasia Parmson announces a temporary break in our regular scheduling while she is going on a trip to the Venice Biennale, the Mecca of contemporary art.

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The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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In this in-depth conversation, Nicolas Rupcich shares his experience as a multidisciplinary artist transitioning from his native in Chile to restarting a career in Germany. He delves into the essence of his work, emphasizing the importance of place, adventure, and technology in the creation of his video and installation art.

In this episode you will hear about:

• Rupcich’s experience growing up in Chile and the influence of nature on his work

• his creative process, including the importance of photography and note taking

• the struggle to restart an artistic career in a new country

• the artist’s adventurous residencies in remote locations like Patagonia and the Arctic Circle

The conversation also touches on the complexities of selling video art, the importance of audience feedback, the logistical challenges of exhibiting video installations and the artist's dream projects. We conclude with details about upcoming exhibitions and advice for emerging artists.

05:59 Artistic Inspirations and the Role of Nature

08:25 Journey Through Education and Moving Abroad

11:46 Exploring Installation Art and Video Work

22:47 The Evolution of Artistic Process and Technique

29:53 Engaging with Audiences and the Impact of Feedback

34:30 Navigating the Art World: Opportunities and Challenges

42:03 Navigating Installation Challenges and Improvisation

45:06 Future Proofing Video Art

46:45 The Business Side of Video Art

49:57 Online Presence and Sharing Video Art

52:00 Residencies: From Patagonia to the Arctic

01:02:05 The Hard Truths

01:05:15 Advice for Emerging Video Artists

01:07:49 Dream Projects and Future Aspirations

01:09:33 Upcoming Exhibitions

Nicolas Rupcich is based in Berlin. You can check out his work on his website https://nicolasrupcich.com/ and follow his updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupcich/

Also mentioned in this episode:

Universidad Finis Terrae: https://uft.cl/ | @UFinisterrae

Universidad de Chile: https://uchile.cl/ | https://www.instagram.com/udechileoficial

Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst: https://www.hgb-leipzig.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/hgbleipzig/

Dusseldorf School of Photography: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/dusseldorf-school-photography

TouchDesigner: https://derivative.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/TouchDesigner/

Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US | http://instagram.com/UnrealEngine

CAB residency in Tierra del Fuego: https://alotrolado.cl/portfolio-item/cab/?lang=en

The Arctic Circle residency: https://thearcticcircle.org/safari/ |

Arabia Saudita aka The Line: https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/theline

Brixen Water Light Festival: https://www.brixen.org/waterlight/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/visitbrixen

Galleria Doris Ghetta: https://www.dorisghetta.com/oanafarcas-eng | https://www.instagram.com/galleriadorisghetta/

B-LA-M festival: https://www.b-la-m.org/schedule | https://www.instagram.com/b_la_m_/?hl=en

The Installation Art Podcast is a bi-weekly show about people who love and work with the contemporary art medium of installation.

The host Anastasia Parmson, an artist herself, interviews internationally renowned artists and arts workers about the intricacies and behind-the-scenes stories of creating and showing work that is site-specific, ephemeral, large scale or immersive.

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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 Introduction

00:22 Navigating Work-Life Balance

02:05 The Fascination with Archaeology and Historical References

02:43 Unconventional Interests: From Shark Teeth to Staircases

03:38 Exploring Roots: A Nomadic Childhood and Multilingualism

06:19 The Journey into Art: Education and Early Projects

07:17 The Evolution of Artistic Practice: Installation and Materiality

11:10 Collaboration and Learning in Artistic Production

17:17 The Role of Reclaimed Materials in Art

27:19 The Process of Creating Site-Specific Art

38:21 The Artistic Process: From Concept to Creation

39:12 Exploring the Depths of Material and Time

41:34 Embracing Serendipity

51:01 The Role of Research and Literature in Art

58:27 The Challenges and Rewards of Large-Scale Art

01:09:07 Creating Your Own Path in the Art World

01:11:38 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations

Nika 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,_Turin

Gorgons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorgons

Perseo Triumfante: https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/museo-pio-clementino/Cortile-Ottagono/perseo-trionfante.html

Medusa: 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-Negarestani

Reza Negarestani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reza_Negarestani

Brighton 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=uk

Mimosa House: https://www.mimosahouse.co.uk/ | http://instagram.com/mimosahouselondon

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