Creative Alien

Jun 26 2024 14 ep. 65 mins 2
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Creative Alien dives deep into the world of unconventional artists offering an unfiltered glimpse into their raw and sometimes tragic lives. Discover the intriguing biographies of self-taught, neurodivergent, and outsider artists, as well as those living on society's fringes.

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Episode 14 - Zdzisław Beksiński Part II

Jun 26 2024 67 mins  
In Part II, join Shelby and Alexa explore the darker sides to Zdzisław Beksiński's life.---Sources:Both the english and polish entries for Beksiński on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_Beksińskihttps://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_BeksińskiBeksiński ArchiveSerpent Publishing – Abcout Zdzisław BeksińskiYoutube – Interview with Beksiński from 1989Cultu

Episode 13 - Zdzisław Beksiński Part I

Jun 12 2024 65 mins  
In this two part series, Shelby and Alexa cover one of their favourite artists of all time, the master of dystopian surrealism, Zdzisław Beksiński. ---Sources:Both the english and polish entries for Beksiński on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_Beksińskihttps://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zdzisław_BeksińskiBeksiński ArchiveSerpent Publishing - About Zdzisław Beks

Episode 12 - The Shaggs

May 29 2024 52 mins  
The Shaggs were an all female American rock band who were active between the years 1968 to 1975. Comprised of the Wiggin sisters as teens, they were forced to play in the band by their father despite having no interest or experience playing music. They recorded one album, Philosophy of the World, that has been described as both the worst and the best album of all time.---Sources:1.

Episode 11 - Bill Traylor

May 15 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, Shelby and Alexa discuss the simple yet enigmatic art of Bill Traylor. Born in 1854 into slavery, he only started drawing at the age of 85 producing over 1200 artworks between the years 1939 - 1942. ---Main Sources:1. Bill Traylor: His Art - His Life, Frank Marezca & Roger Ricco, 19912. Wikipedia - Bill Traylor---Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.artTheme son

Episode 10 - Judith Scott Part II

May 01 2024 86 mins  
Join Shelby and her husband Jason cover the second half of Judith Scott's life. Told from the POV of her twin sister Joyce, we cover all the triumphs and heartbreaks through the short but extremely productive 15 years of being a fibre artist. ---Source:1. Entwined by Joyce Wallace Scott---Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.artTheme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!)---Instagram: c

Episode 9 - Judith Scott Part I

Apr 17 2024 91 mins  
Judith Scott was a deaf mute artist with Down Syndrome who gathered international fame for her enigmatic coccoon-like fibre sculptures. In part 1 of her story, Shelby and her husband Jason discuss Judith's early childhood before and after becoming a ward of the state. Told from the point of view of Judith's fraternal twin Joyce, we get into the emotional details of their short time

Episode 8 - Madge Gill

Mar 27 2024 55 mins  
Join Shelby and Alexa as they explore the life of British Outsider artist and medium, Madge Gill!---Sources: madgegill.com. https://canadianbritishhomechildren.weebly.com/. ---Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.artTheme song by The Villerays---Instagram: creative.alien.podcastTiktok: creative.alien.podcastWebsite: creative-alien.com

Episode 7 - Austin Osman Spare Part III

Mar 13 2024 87 mins  
In this episode we tie off Austin Osman Spare's colourful tale! We may have lied when we said episode 2 would be the darkest of this 3-part series..---Source:1. Austin Osman Spare: The Life and Legend of London’s Lost Artist by Phil Baker---Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.artTheme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!)---Instagram: creative.alien.podcastTiktok: creative.alien.pod

Episode 6 - Austin Osman Spare Part II

Feb 28 2024 55 mins  
AOS's life is nothing short of complex and interesting. We see him rub elbows with occult royalty, marry, self-publish some more grotesque works, and take part in WWI.---Source:1. Austin Osman Spare: The Life and Legend of London’s Lost Artist by Phil Baker---Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.artTheme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!)---Instagram: creative.alien.podcastTiktok:

Episode 5 - Austin Osman Spare Part I

Feb 14 2024 64 mins  
Join Shelby and Alexa as they embark on the mystical journey through the life of Austin Osman Spare ... Part I!---Source:1. Austin Osman Spare: The Life and Legend of London’s Lost Artist by Phil Baker---Creative Alien logo by @alexafrench.artTheme song by The Villerays (AKA Jason!)---Instagram: creative.alien.podcastTiktok: creative.alien.podcastWebsite: creative-alien.com