Aideen Barry - the role of the artist as rule breaker and messenger [26]

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Irish visual artist Aideen Barry, who shares insights into her expansive practice that includes performance, sculpture, film, text, and experimental lens-based media.

Barry discusses her personal journey to becoming an artist, the themes in her work such as domestic labor, environmental changes, and human vulnerability, and her unique approach to engaging with varied mediums. She reflects on the significance of international collaboration and how her work resonates on a global scale, touching on social and political issues.

Highlights include discussions on her projects, 'Oblivion' and 'The Song of the Bleeding Tree,' as well as her approaches to art as a form of protest and responsibility. Barry also discusses upcoming projects, her thoughts on art's role in society, and her efforts to support emerging artists and diversify representation in the art world.

00:00 Welcome to the Warrior Artist Podcast

00:12 Introducing Aideen Barry: A Visual Artist's Journey

00:48 The Early Desire to Create: Aideen's Path to Art

01:55 Exploring Artistic Mediums: A Journey Through College and Beyond

03:17 Building an International Profile: The Importance of Global Connection

06:10 Folklore and Identity: Diving into the Archives

10:26 The Bleeding Tree: A Metaphor for Environmental Awareness

13:37 Oblivion: Music as a Medium for Message

14:11 The Role of Artists in Today's World

19:26 Collaborating with Peter Gabriel: Art in Popular Culture

20:43 Klostes: A Feature Film Collaboration

27:06 The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Art

29:31 Exposing Injustice Through Art: The National Gallery Controversy

30:22 Championing Women's Representation in Art Institutions

34:29 The Power of Artistic Protest and Representation

36:11 Advocating for Equality and Diversity in the Art World

41:08 The Artist's Life: Balancing Creativity, Family, and Activism

48:34 Future Projects and Collaborations: Expanding Horizons

53:28 Final Thoughts and Advice for Emerging Artists

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