Delighted to have spoken with Art Talks as part of their artist podcast series, hosted in collaboration with HOFA Gallery.
Art Talks discusses ways in which artists are pioneering a new era of creativity, experimentation, and artistic expression. Hosted in collaboration with leading contemporary art gallery HOFA , they bring tech innovation and critically-acclaimed digital artists together to explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, creative process, digital and CryptoArt.
'Gordon is a contemporary multi-media artist who's well known for developing an innovative approach to making art which blurs the lines between virtual and actual reality, to reflect on what it means to be human in civilisations with histories written by victors. Gordon’s works are held in museums across the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C, the Whitworth Art Museum in Manchester, Royal College of Art and the British Museum both in London.'
'We discuss Gordon's London upbringing, influences from his Chinese heritage, the impact of geopolitical events on his work, his innovative approach to making art, and the significance of questioning histories written by victors. He also reflects on the reception of his work in different countries and shares advice for aspiring artists, including the importance of understanding the commercial aspect of the art world.'
Chapters:
00:42 Getting to Know Gordon Chung
00:53 Gordon's Early Life and Influences
03:35 Exploring Gordon's Multicultural Background
05:22 Gordon's Journey into Art
06:00 Understanding the Impact of History and Politics on Gordon's Work
12:34 Gordon's Creative Process and Artistic Style
17:04 Symbolism in Gordon's Art
18:47 Gordon's Reflection on Capitalism and Society
24:12 The Influence of Historical Events on Gordon's Work
27:08 The Impact of Academic Training on Artistic Practice
27:50 The Role of Art School in Shaping an Artist
28:19 The Art of Empathy: Understanding Other Artists' Work
30:36 The Influence of Literature on Artistic Creativity
32:47 The Global Reception of Art
34:29 The Artist's Journey: From Struggle to Success
42:00 The Power of Questioning Histories in Art
43:03 Advice for Aspiring Artists: Protecting Your Inner Art World
45:39 The Reality of Being an Artist in a Capitalist Society
47:07 The Changing Landscape of Art: From Traditional Gatekeepers to Self-Representation
Listen to the podcast online here, or on Spotify below.