{"podcast":{"title":"The Installation Art Podcast","slug":"the-installation-art-podcast-6681769","podcast_index_feed_id":6681769,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/installationartpodcast/","website_url":"https://installationartpodcast.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d4a6a3df-6d42-4184-847d-b9cd82674a4f/-Ir6wAtQl1TvNDVmbojQMjj_.jpg","author":"Anastasia Parmson","episode_count":47,"summary":"A new resource for all things installation art is here! Join host Anastasia Parmson – an artist herself — as she uncovers stories, challenges, and lessons from behind the scenes. The show brings you in-depth conversations with internationally renowned artists and arts professionals who have exhibited installation art on the global stage. In each episode, you will hear about the creative process and the personal journeys of these exceptional artists. We will gain insights into the unique joys and challenges; as well as the logistical and financial aspects of working with installation art. Join us every fortnight as we shine a light on this underserved field, helping artists feel less alone in their studios and providing a platform for community building and knowledge sharing. Subscribe to The Installation Art Podcast on your favourite podcast app and follow us on Instagram @installationartpodcast to stay updated and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Website: https://installationartpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installationartpodcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/installationartsociety/","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T12:20:21.292006+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769"},"episode":{"title":"Exploring Unconventional Materials with Installation Art Pioneer Sandy Skoglund","slug":"exploring-unconventional-materials-with-installation-art-pioneer-sandy-skoglund","published_at":"2025-01-28T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769/exploring-unconventional-materials-with-installation-art-pioneer-sandy-skoglund","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-installation-art-podcast-6681769","url":"https://orchid-bat-732353.hostingersite.com/blog/sandy-skoglund-026","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dc7a5f62-e25e-4733-aab1-a714c0e66130/Exploring-Unconventional-Materials-with-Installation-Art-Pionee.mp3","summary":"Try Descript here:  https://get.descript.com/s8kjemvu79fz In this episode, host Anastasia welcomes legendary American installation artist Sandy Skoglund for a fascinating dialogue about her life's work, creative process, and the challenges she has faced. Key insights from this episode: • How some of her childhood experiences formed her perspective as an artist. • The genesis of her first major installation, “Radioactive Cats” and the evolution of her work from photography to sculpture. • The intricate process and materials involved in creating her installations, from found objects to experimental ephemeral media like Cheez Doodles and marmalade. • Challenges with material durability and unexpected issues like insect infestations in food-based art. • The importance of learning new skills from scratch to produce her projects. • Insightful anecdotes about storage, transportation, and installation of large-scale art pieces. Sandy also reflects on the financial and logistical aspects of sustaining a career in the arts. This episode is an inspiring look into the dedication, creativity, and adaptability required in contemporary installation art, from the perspective of a very influential artist. 03:45 Early Life and Artistic Beginnings 08:28 First Installations and Influences 10:04 Radioactive Cats and Alternative Spaces 12:34 Material Choices and Fresh Hybrid 15:45 Challenges with Unusual Materials 48:25 The Saw Incident in Manhattan 49:33 Advice for Installation Artists 50:34 Documenting and Installing Art 51:46 Creating Walking On Eggshells 57:25 Funding and Financial Aspects of Art 01:00:29 Challenges and Rewards 01:09:30 The Loft Scene and Working Spaces 01:17:41 New Work and Upcoming Projects Sandy Skoglund is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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