Mareo: Turning Architectural Skills into Stunning Installations

In this engaging episode, Mareo, a former architect turned installation artist, dives into his creative process and the challenges of becoming a professional artist. He discusses how his architectural background provided valuable skills that complement his artistic practice.

We will hear about:
• The impact of his upbringing in Mexico City and Medellín on his work and the influence of natural forces on his art.
• The difficulties he has faced in his career, from getting started in the art world to being bullied or copied by other artists.
• His philosophy when it comes to making art as a calling and how social media played a crucial role in his breakthrough.

We also delve into his unique creative process and the importance of staying true to one's vision. Discover Mareo's thoughts on the evolving art world, the use of contemporary tools like AI in the creative process, and his aspirations for future projects in nature.


02:56 From Architecture to Art: A Journey of Self-Discovery
04:36 Early Influences and Inspirations
09:13 Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Art Career
14:51 Creating and Collaborating: The Art of Installations
32:16 The Importance of Vision
32:35 The Role of Technology in Modern Art
35:33 Human Interaction in Installation Art
39:08 Challenges and Ethics in the Art World
54:50 Future Aspirations and Favourite Tools


Mareo Rodrigues is based in Barcelona. You can find out more and enquire about his work on his website https://www.studiomareo.com/ and follow him on Instagram:   / studiomareo  

All images used are courtesy of the artist.



Also mentioned in this episode:

Thom Yorke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Yorke |   / thomyorke  
E3 Arte Contemporanea Gallery: https://www.e3artecontemporanea.com/en/ |   / e3artecontemporanea  
International Istanbul Triennial: https://www.uluslararasiistanbultrien... |   / istanbultrienali  
Times Art Museum, Beijing: http://www.timesartmuseum.com/cn/
Alex Chinneck: https://www.alexchinneck.com/ |   / alexchinneck   | Alex Chinneck on The Installation Art Podcast: https://installationartpodcast.com/al...
David Spriggs: https://davidspriggs.art/ |   / david_spriggs  
Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival: https://sharjahevents.ae/en/event/sha...
Joanie Lemercier: https://joanielemercier.com/ |   / joanielemercier  
Angela Glajcar: https://www.glajcar.de/ |   / angelaglajcar  
Superblue Miami: https://www.superblue.com/miami |   / superblue.art  
Pipilotti Rist: https://pipilottirist.net/ |   / pipilotti_rist_studio