Alastair Eales Interview

from ahtcast · host Phillip J. Mellen

Join ahtcast for this interview with Winchester, Hampshire UK artist, Alastair Eales. A real virtuoso regarding process and developing simplified palette possibilities. Eales talks about how it can be tricky to maintain the spontaneity of smaller works and sketches when translated into larger work. The subject of how these sketches can bring a greater focus to larger works also comes up. His ambiguous technique may stem from his childhood memories of drawing in which Eales created imaginary worlds and varying possibilities. Listen in as we are also taken on a vivid tour through a very experimental performance piece by the artist. Welcome and enjoy. The artist's website: http://ali-eales-artist.blogspot.com/ (podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

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Join ahtcast for this interview with Winchester, Hampshire UK artist, Alastair Eales. A real virtuoso regarding process and developing simplified palette possibilities. Eales talks about how it can be tricky to maintain the spontaneity of smaller works and sketches when translated into larger work. The subject of how these sketches can bring a greater focus to larger works also comes up. His ambiguous technique may stem from his childhood memories of drawing in which Eales created imaginary worlds and varying possibilities. Listen in as we are also taken on a vivid tour through a very experimental performance piece by the artist. Welcome and enjoy.The artist's website: http://ali-eales-artist.blogspot.com/(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

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