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Creative Alien dives deep into the world of unconventional artists offering an unfiltered glimpse into their raw and sometimes tragic lives. Discover the intriguing biographies of self-taught, neurodivergent, and outsider artists, as well as those living on society's fringes.

  1. 26/06/2024

    Episode 14 - Zdzisław Beksiński Part II

    In Part II, join Shelby and Alexa explore the darker sides to Zdzisław Beksiński's life. --- Sources: Both the english and polish entries for Beksiński on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_Beksińskihttps://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_BeksińskiBeksiński ArchiveSerpent Publishing – Abcout Zdzisław BeksińskiYoutube – Interview with Beksiński from 1989Culture.pl – Zdzisław BeksińskiTomasz BeksińskiThe Fantastic Art of Beksiński, 1998The Last Family, 2016 --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    1h 8m

  2. 12/06/2024

    Episode 13 - Zdzisław Beksiński Part I

    In this two part series, Shelby and Alexa cover one of their favourite artists of all time, the master of dystopian surrealism, Zdzisław Beksiński.  --- Sources: Both the english and polish entries for Beksiński on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_Beksińskihttps://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_BeksińskiBeksiński ArchiveSerpent Publishing - About Zdzisław BeksińskiYoutube - Interview with Beksiński from 1989Culture.pl - Zdzisław BeksińskiCulture.pl - Selected Photographic Works by Zdzisław BeksińskiXibt Magazine - Zdzisław Beksiński Photography--- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    1h 6m

  3. 29/05/2024

    Episode 12 - The Shaggs

    The Shaggs were an all female American rock band who were active between the years 1968 to 1975. Comprised of the Wiggin sisters as teens, they were forced to play in the band by their father despite having no interest or experience playing music. They recorded one album, Philosophy of the World, that has been described as both the worst and the best album of all time. --- Sources: 1. Wikipedia.org - The Shaggs 2. Newyorker.com - Meet the Shaggs --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!) --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    52 min

  4. 15/05/2024

    Episode 11 - Bill Traylor

    In this episode, Shelby and Alexa discuss the simple yet enigmatic art of Bill Traylor. Born in 1854 into slavery, he only started drawing at the age of 85 producing over 1200 artworks between the years 1939 - 1942.  --- Main Sources: 1. Bill Traylor: His Art - His Life, Frank Marezca & Roger Ricco, 1991 2.  Wikipedia - Bill Traylor --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!) --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    1 hr

  5. 01/05/2024

    Episode 10 - Judith Scott Part II

    Join Shelby and her husband Jason cover the second half of Judith Scott's life. Told from the POV of her twin sister Joyce, we cover all the triumphs and heartbreaks through the short but extremely productive 15 years of being a fibre artist.  --- Source: 1. Entwined by Joyce Wallace Scott --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!) --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    1h 26m

  6. 17/04/2024

    Episode 9 - Judith Scott Part I

    Judith Scott was a deaf mute artist with Down Syndrome who gathered international fame for her enigmatic coccoon-like fibre sculptures. In part 1 of her story, Shelby and her husband Jason discuss Judith's early childhood before and after becoming a ward of the state. Told from the point of view of Judith's fraternal twin Joyce, we get into the emotional details of their short time together and the destructive aftermath of their forceful separation. Stay tuned for part 2! --- Sources:  Entwined by Joyce Scott --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    1h 31m

  7. 28/03/2024

    Episode 8 - Madge Gill

    Join Shelby and Alexa as they explore the life of British Outsider artist and medium, Madge Gill! --- Sources:  madgegill.com.  https://canadianbritishhomechildren.weebly.com/.   --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    55 min

  8. 13/03/2024

    Episode 7 - Austin Osman Spare Part III

    In this episode we tie off Austin Osman Spare's colourful tale! We may have lied when we said episode 2 would be the darkest of this 3-part series.. --- Source: 1. Austin Osman Spare: The Life and Legend of London’s Lost Artist by Phil Baker --- Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.art Theme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!) --- Instagram: creative.alien.podcast Tiktok: creative.alien.podcast Website: creative-alien.com

    1h 27m
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Creative Alien dives deep into the world of unconventional artists offering an unfiltered glimpse into their raw and sometimes tragic lives. Discover the intriguing biographies of self-taught, neurodivergent, and outsider artists, as well as those living on society's fringes.

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  • Creator
    Creative Alien
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Creative Alien
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