Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20220127 | 20220131 (R4) | The late painter, Lucian Freud once referred to himself as the passenger who knows where he wants to go and his printmaker as the driver who knows how to get him to his destination. Scottee - himself an artist and performer, as well as broadcaster - takes a closer look at the relationship between artists and the makers who assist them and discovers the different 'language' required of materials, particularly in sculptural practice. Also, he looks to art history to question the idea of brand-building and the origins of the idea of the lone artistic genius. With contributions from Sir Antony Gormley and his Foundry Manager Mick Booth, artist Christine Borland, glass-maker Jin Won Han, artist Thomas J Price, contemporary art historian Dr Danielle Child and curator Nabila Abdel Nabi. Produced by Hannah Dean A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them. The late painter, Lucian Freud once referred to himself as the passenger who knows where he wants to go and his printmaker as the driver who knows how to get him to his destination. Scottee - himself an artist and performer, as well as broadcaster - takes a closer look at the relationship between artists and the makers who assist them and discovers the different 'language' required of materials, particularly in sculptural practice. Also, he looks to art history to question the idea of brand-building and the origins of the idea of the lone artistic genius. With contributions from Sir Antony Gormley and his Foundry Manager Mick Booth, artist Christine Borland, glass-maker Jin Won Han, artist Thomas J Price, contemporary art historian Dr Danielle Child and curator Nabila Abdel Nabi. Produced by Hannah Dean A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them. |
| 02 | 20220203 | 20220207 (R4) | The late painter Lucian Freud once referred to himself as the passenger who knows where he wants to go and his printmaker as the taxi driver who knows how to get him there. In this episode, the artist, performer and broadcaster, Scottee learns more about that important but sometimes mysterious role of 'artist assistant' and discovers that some relationships are more intimate than others. He visits the studio of Turner Prize nominated artist Angela de la Cruz and meets some of her studio team (Mariana Lemos, Demetrius Georghiou and Maisie Maris) who are currently working towards an exhibition of Angela's work in Madrid. He also has conversations with Jerry Gorovoy, long-time assistant to Louise Bourgeois, and artist and former assistant Rebecca Partridge. We also hear more an artist assistant who'd prefer to remain anonymous and from contemporary art historian Dr Danielle Child. Produced by Hannah Dean A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them. The late painter Lucian Freud once referred to himself as the passenger who knows where he wants to go and his printmaker as the taxi driver who knows how to get him there. In this episode, the artist, performer and broadcaster, Scottee learns more about that important but sometimes mysterious role of 'artist assistant' and discovers that some relationships are more intimate than others. He visits the studio of Turner Prize nominated artist Angela de la Cruz and meets some of her studio team (Mariana Lemos, Demetrius Georghiou and Maisie Maris) who are currently working towards an exhibition of Angela's work in Madrid. He also has conversations with Jerry Gorovoy, long-time assistant to Louise Bourgeois, and artist and former assistant Rebecca Partridge. We also hear more an artist assistant who'd prefer to remain anonymous and from contemporary art historian Dr Danielle Child. Produced by Hannah Dean A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them. |
| 03 | 20220210 | 20220214 (R4) | In this final episode, the artist Scottee broadens out his investigation into assistance and facilitation within art to consider other practices such as performance, opening up questions around accessibility and care. Scottee also looks to the future and speaks to artists who, instead of working with craftspeople or studio assistants in the more traditional sense, are now enlisting the expertise and knowledge of those involved in the world of tech. What might this mean for the future of assistance and the art world more generally? Contributors include Selina Thompson and Toni-Dee Paul, Simon Chislett of M3 Industries, Jess Thom (Artistic Director of Tourette's Hero), Artist Caretaker - Amelia Hawk, Mat Collishaw and Antoine Cardon and members of Prodigi. Produced by Hannah Dean A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them. In this final episode, the artist Scottee broadens out his investigation into assistance and facilitation within art to consider other practices such as performance, opening up questions around accessibility and care. Scottee also looks to the future and speaks to artists who, instead of working with craftspeople or studio assistants in the more traditional sense, are now enlisting the expertise and knowledge of those involved in the world of tech. What might this mean for the future of assistance and the art world more generally? Contributors include Selina Thompson and Toni-Dee Paul, Simon Chislett of M3 Industries, Jess Thom (Artistic Director of Tourette's Hero), Artist Caretaker - Amelia Hawk, Mat Collishaw and Antoine Cardon and members of Prodigi. Produced by Hannah Dean A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 Scottee examines the relationships between artists and those who assist them. |