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

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Podcast: [The Installation Art Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769)
Published: 2024-12-24T01:00:00+00:00
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Try Descript: https://get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fz 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:…

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