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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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