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An interview by Justin Hopper with artist and roboticist Ian Ingram. Ian Ingram is an artist and roboticist based in California. His practice is concerned with building robots - kinetic sculptures - that attempt to communicate with animals in their own languages. So, for example, you'll hear him discuss a 'lizard' robot that does push-ups the way some lizards do, to mark territory - yet through a robot inspired by Brancusi. Or a 'squirrel' robot that uses its tails to signal danger to its wanna-be species. Besides his website, Ian has a TIkTok with loads of videos, and Instagram, too. It's well worth looking at these to see the robots while you listen. The music in this episode is by the great guitarist Nick Jonah Davis, from his album When the Sun Came - appropriately spring-like and acoustic for Ian's playful, joyful robots. Host Justin Hopper has an Uncanny Landscapes substack - it's free, and has the first post of the podcast + more. JH can be found via LinkTree or on Instagram; there is an Uncanny Landscapes twitter feed. Title sounds by The Belbury Poly, courtesy Ghost Box Records. The Uncanny Landscapes icon is by Stefan Musgrove.

An interview by Justin Hopper with artist and roboticist Ian Ingram. <a href="https://www.ianingram.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Ingram</a> is an artist and roboticist based in California. His practice is concerned with building robots - kinetic sculptures - that attempt to communicate with animals in their own languages.   So, for example, you'll hear him discuss a 'lizard' robot that does push-ups the way some lizards do, to mark territory - yet through a robot inspired by Brancusi. Or a 'squirrel' robot that uses its tails to signal danger to its wanna-be species.   Besides his <a href="https://www.ianingram.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, Ian has a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ian_ingram" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TIkTok</a> with loads of videos, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian_ingram/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, too. It's well worth looking at these to see the robots while you listen.   The music in this episode is by the great guitarist <a href="https://nickjonahdavis.bandcamp.com/album/when-the-sun-came" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Jonah Davis, from his album When the Sun Came</a> - appropriately spring-like and acoustic for Ian's playful, joyful robots.   Host Justin Hopper has an <a href="https://uncannylandscapes.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncanny Landscapes substack</a> - it's free, and has the first post of the podcast + more. JH can be found via <a href="https://linktr.ee/oldweirdalbion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkTree</a> or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldweirdalbion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>; there is an <a href="https://twitter.com/UnLandscapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncanny Landscapes twitter feed</a>.   Title sounds by The Belbury Poly, courtesy <a href="https://www.ghostbox.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost Box Records</a>.   The Uncanny Landscapes icon is by Stefan Musgrove.

Uncanny Landscapes #13 - Ian Ingram

MURAL

Welcome to Season 3 of the Austin ParksCast! We’re excited to bring you stories of park champions, host some tough but important conversations, and give you an inside look at Austin’s parks system. From the whole team at Austin Parks Foundation, we’re really grateful for your support. Thanks for tuning in! Seasons 1 and 2 of the ParksCast are available on your favorite podcast platforms! There are 26 episodes available now, and you can always listen to each episode and read the show notes at parkscast.org. As you may know, Austin Parks Foundation is in the process of restoring the mini train at Zilker Park. While we’re making a lot of progress, there are still a few steps to complete before the train is ready for everyone to enjoy. You can get the latest news and updates for the mini train at zilkertrain.org/construction or by following the Zilker Eagle on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In today’s episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Ian Ingram and Becky Wittsche - the local artists that created the new tunnel mural for the Zilker Eagle! We talk about their journey as artists, what public art means to them, their creative process for the new mural, and much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! They created a truly unique experience for riders as the mini train passes under the Barton Springs Road bridge. We can’t wait for y’all to see it in person, and we’re excited for Austinites and visitors to enjoy the mural for years to come. Music &amp; transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on Spotify and YouTube! The Austin ParksCast is a production of Austin Parks Foundation. More information about the work we do to improve parks, trails and green spaces for every Austinite at austinparks.org.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Austin ParksCast! We’re excited to bring you stories of park champions, host some tough but important conversations, and give you an inside look at Austin’s parks system. From the whole team at <a href="https://austinparks.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Parks Foundation</a>, we’re really grateful for your support. Thanks for tuning in! Seasons 1 and 2 of the ParksCast are available on your favorite podcast platforms! There are 26 episodes available now, and you can always listen to each episode and read the show notes at <a href="https://parkscast.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">parkscast.org</a>. As you may know, Austin Parks Foundation is in the process of restoring the mini train at Zilker Park. While we’re making a lot of progress, there are still a few steps to complete before the train is ready for everyone to enjoy. You can get the latest news and updates for the mini train at <a href="https://zilkertrain.org/construction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zilkertrain.org/construction</a> or by following the Zilker Eagle on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zilkereagle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/zilkereagle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zilkereagle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. In today’s episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Ian Ingram and Becky Wittsche - the local artists that created the new tunnel mural for the Zilker Eagle! We talk about their journey as artists, what public art means to them, their creative process for the new mural, and much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! They created a truly unique experience for riders as the mini train passes under the Barton Springs Road bridge. We can’t wait for y’all to see it in person, and we’re excited for Austinites and visitors to enjoy the mural for years to come. Music &amp; transitions provided by Honey Son. Check out his music on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3q4zxoAM61F4tPHEHCWgI0?si=C2jU0vSVQ3aFfAl4Fsk3GQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Sweethoneyson" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! The Austin ParksCast is a production of Austin Parks Foundation. More information about the work we do to improve parks, trails and green spaces for every Austinite at <a href="http://austinparks.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">austinparks.org</a>.

S3E1 Reflections of You: A Conversation with Zilker Eagle Mural Artists Ian Ingram & Becky Wittsche

Full Show Notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/ “Just let go of any intention towards making a cool drawing, and somehow that cool drawing comes of itself.” ~ Ian Ingram. Art and mindfulness are closely linked,, but what really happens in your brain when you put pencil to paper and lose yourself completely in your art? In this interview, hyperrealist artist, Ian Ingram, explains why he swapped the craziness of US city life for the more relaxed surroundings of a seaside town in Mexico… ...and why not being bombarded with advertising and the demands of 21st century culture has helped him find a new inner calm where he’s free to let his imagination roam. Interview Chapters [00:49-03:28] Introduction and Overview Your host. Mitch Bowler, introduces today’s guest, Ian Ingram, an American hyperrealist artist now based in Mexico. Having worked primarily in charcoal for the last 15 years, he’s recently started creating highly detailed self-portraits in oils which explore the human condition in deep and incredibly powerful detail.   [04:18-06:53] Why Did Ian Move to Mexico? A few years ago, Ian and his family made the bold decision to swap the hustle and bustle of urban American life for the more serene surroundings of a small coastal town in Mexico. In this chapter, he explains why he did this, and how escaping the noise of the city has helped him find a new inner calm. [07:58-10:03] How Did Moving to Mexico Change Ian’s Life as an Artist? Since moving, Ian has found it’s not only his lifestyle that’s changed - his new surroundings have also had a positive effect on his creative process as an artist. In this chapter, he explains how this happened, and reveals why leaving city life behind has helped him discover who he really is as a person. [10:27-11:50] What Stage was Ian’s Career at When he Moved? Do you need to establish yourself as an artist before moving somewhere new? In this chapter, Ian talks about his career so far, and why big changes regarding his agent and galleries led to him starting afresh in a new town and seeking new inspiration from his surroundings. [12:42-15:59] Was Moving to Mexico Easy? In this chapter, Ian reveals the struggles he faced in adjusting to life in a new country and continuing to develop as an artist. On one hand, he wasn’t feeling overwhelmed by modern life any more...but, on the other, it took many months of hard work and intense concentration to produce many of his more recent paintings. [16:41-19:14] What’s the Reality of Working as an Artist in a new Country? Many of us have a fantasy about a new life in a different country, but how does this differ from reality? In this chapter, Ian explains how his vision of life compared to the practical realities of working as an artist in Mexico, and how these changes eventually filtered into the art he started making.   [20:28-22:38] Art and Mindfulness. Why Creativity is the Perfect Tool for Meditation. Ian believes art and mindfulness are strongly linked, and that the creative process is the perfect tool for meditation. In this chapter, he explains how intense concentration on drawing an object can help unlock parts of the subconscious mind, and why so many people can benefit from this in their daily lives. [22:52-38:57] How has Mindfulness Influenced Ian’s Teaching Methods and his art? In this chapter, Ian explains his teaching methods and philosophy on art in great detail. You’ll hear why he believes the eye is superior to the brain in how we perceive and interpret things, and why certain works of art resonate with us on a deeper level than others. If you’re looking for a fascinating insight into the mind of a fine artist, you’ll find plenty of food for thought in this section. [40:35-42:27] Conclusion and Where to Find Ian Online In this final chapter, you’ll hear Ian’s final thoughts on the creative process as he shares some of the biggest insights and advice from his career as an artist so far. You’ll also find out where to see more of his work online.

Full Show Notes at: <a href="https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/</a> “Just let go of any intention towards making a cool drawing, and somehow that cool drawing comes of itself.” ~ Ian Ingram. Art and mindfulness are closely linked,, but what really happens in your brain when you put pencil to paper and lose yourself completely in your art? In this interview, hyperrealist artist, Ian Ingram, explains why he swapped the craziness of US city life for the more relaxed surroundings of a seaside town in Mexico… ...and why not being bombarded with advertising and the demands of 21st century culture has helped him find a new inner calm where he’s free to let his imagination roam. Interview Chapters [00:49-03:28] Introduction and Overview Your host. Mitch Bowler, introduces today’s guest, Ian Ingram, an American hyperrealist artist now based in Mexico. Having worked primarily in charcoal for the last 15 years, he’s recently started creating highly detailed self-portraits in oils which explore the human condition in deep and incredibly powerful detail.   [04:18-06:53] Why Did Ian Move to Mexico? A few years ago, Ian and his family made the bold decision to swap the hustle and bustle of urban American life for the more serene surroundings of a small coastal town in Mexico. In this chapter, he explains why he did this, and how escaping the noise of the city has helped him find a new inner calm. [07:58-10:03] How Did Moving to Mexico Change Ian’s Life as an Artist? Since moving, Ian has found it’s not only his lifestyle that’s changed - his new surroundings have also had a positive effect on his creative process as an artist. In this chapter, he explains how this happened, and reveals why leaving city life behind has helped him discover who he really is as a person. [10:27-11:50] What Stage was Ian’s Career at When he Moved? Do you need to establish yourself as an artist before moving somewhere new? In this chapter, Ian talks about his career so far, and why big changes regarding his agent and galleries led to him starting afresh in a new town and seeking new inspiration from his surroundings. [12:42-15:59] Was Moving to Mexico Easy? In this chapter, Ian reveals the struggles he faced in adjusting to life in a new country and continuing to develop as an artist. On one hand, he wasn’t feeling overwhelmed by modern life any more...but, on the other, it took many months of hard work and intense concentration to produce many of his more recent paintings. [16:41-19:14] What’s the Reality of Working as an Artist in a new Country? Many of us have a fantasy about a new life in a different country, but how does this differ from reality? In this chapter, Ian explains how his vision of life compared to the practical realities of working as an artist in Mexico, and how these changes eventually filtered into the art he started making.   [20:28-22:38] Art and Mindfulness. Why Creativity is the Perfect Tool for Meditation. Ian believes art and mindfulness are strongly linked, and that the creative process is the perfect tool for meditation. In this chapter, he explains how intense concentration on drawing an object can help unlock parts of the subconscious mind, and why so many people can benefit from this in their daily lives. [22:52-38:57] How has Mindfulness Influenced Ian’s Teaching Methods and his art? In this chapter, Ian explains his teaching methods and philosophy on art in great detail. You’ll hear why he believes the eye is superior to the brain in how we perceive and interpret things, and why certain works of art resonate with us on a deeper level than others. If you’re looking for a fascinating insight into the mind of a fine artist, you’ll find plenty of food for thought in this section. [40:35-42:27] Conclusion and Where to Find Ian Online In this final chapter, you’ll hear Ian’s final thoughts on the creative process as he shares some of the biggest insights and advice from his career as an artist so far. You’ll also find out where to see more of his work online.

PK 151: Creativity, Art & Mindfulness. Interview With Hyperrealist Artist, Ian Ingram.