In this engaging episode, Mareo, a former architect turned installation artist, dives into his creative process and the challenges of becoming a professional artist. He discusses how his architectural background provided valuable skills that complement his artistic practice.

We will hear about: 


• The impact of his upbringing in Mexico City and Medellín on his work and the influence of natural forces on his art

• The difficulties he has faced in his career, from getting started in the art world to being bullied and copied by other artists.

• His philosophy when it comes to making art as a calling and how social media played a crucial role in his breakthrough.

We also delve into his unique creative process and the importance of staying true to one's vision. Discover Mareo's thoughts on the evolving art world, the use of contemporary tools like AI in the creative process, and his aspirations for future projects in nature.

02:56 From Architecture to Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery

04:36 Early Influences and Inspirations

09:13 Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Art Career

14:51 Creating and Collaborating: The Art of Installations

32:16 The Importance of Vision

32:35 The Role of Technology in Modern Art

35:33 Human Interaction in Installation Art

39:08 Challenges and Ethics in the Art World

54:50 Future Aspirations and Favourite Tools

Mareo Rodriguez is based in Barcelona. You can find out more and enquire about his work on his website https://www.studiomareo.com/ and follow him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/studiomareo

Also mentioned in this episode:

Thom Yorke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Yorke | https://www.instagram.com/thomyorke/

E3 Arte Contemporanea Gallery: https://www.e3artecontemporanea.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/e3artecontemporanea/

International Istanbul Triennial: https://www.uluslararasiistanbultrienali.com/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/istanbultrienali/

Times Art Museum, Beijing: http://www.timesartmuseum.com/cn/

Alex Chinneck: https://www.alexchinneck.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/alexchinneck/ | Alex Chinneck on The Installation Art Podcast: https://installationartpodcast.com/alex-chinneck-009

David Spriggs: https://davidspriggs.art/ | https://www.instagram.com/david_spriggs/

Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival: https://sharjahevents.ae/en/event/sharjah-islamic-arts-festival-2/

Joanie Lemercier: https://joanielemercier.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/joanielemercier/

Angela Glajcar: https://www.glajcar.de/ | https://www.instagram.com/angelaglajcar/

Superblue Miami: https://www.superblue.com/miami | https://www.instagram.com/superblue.art/

Pipilotti Rist: https://pipilottirist.net/ | https://www.instagram.com/pipilotti_rist_studio/

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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