Capturing Motion in Stillness: David Spriggs' Layered Installations

In this episode, we sit down with internationally renowned artist David Spriggs to explore his unique approach to installation art through the use of layered transparent sheets. David shares his career path from early artistic experiments in England and Canada, to his education at prestigious institutions like Central Saint Martins. 

Key learning moments include:

• Insights into David’s technique of transparent layering to create spatial, multidimensional works that transform with audience interaction.
• Reflections on his upbringing and how his family has influenced his career.
• A deep dive into his notable projects and how context, time, and space shape his installations.
• The logistical challenges of creating and transporting large-scale installations, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

This episode provides a compelling look at how transparency, space, and viewer perception play a pivotal role in David Spriggs’ work, offering valuable insights for artists, curators, and contemporary art enthusiasts alike.

David Spriggs is based on Vancouver Island, Canada. You can find out more about his work on his website https://davidspriggs.art and on his Instagram @david_spriggs https://www.instagram.com/david_spriggs/ 

03:03 Family influence and becoming an artist

06:09 Academic Pursuits and Global Experiences

07:15 Discovering his innovative installation technique

13:06 The Role of Context and Audience in Art

32:07 Reflecting on the impact of COVID-19

33:37 Creating the First Wave installation

40:37 The importance of scale and color

52:26 Lighting vs transparency

55:24 Dream projects and future aspirations

Also mentioned in this episode:

Emily Carr University in Vancouver: https://www.ecuad.ca | https://www.instagram.com/emilycarru/

Central Saint Martins:  https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins | https://www.instagram.com/csm_news/  

Concordia University: https://www.concordia.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/concordiauniversity/

Bauhaus University: https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/start/ | https://www.instagram.com/bauhaus_uni/ 

Sharjah Biennial: https://sharjahart.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/

Messums Whiltshire: https://www.messums.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/messumswest 

The New York Stock Exchange Pediment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stock_Exchange_Building 

Pittura infamante: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittura_infamante

Caspar David Friedrich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caspar_David_Friedrich 

Gestalt psychology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_psychology

Oku-Noto Triennale: https://www.oku-noto.jp/ja/index_en.html | https://www.instagram.com/okunotojp/ 

Great Wave by Hokusai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Wave_off_Kanagawa 

Ian Spriggs: https://ianspriggs.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ianspriggs/ 

Noor Ryadh: https://riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riyadh/ | https://instagram.com/noorriyadhfestival

The Installation Art Podcast is a 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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