Catastrophic Events, The Fermi Paradox, Phil Spector + more with Artist Garland Fielder
Channel: Lisa Rawlinson Art
Date: 26/09/2023

In this getting-to-know-you talk with Houston, TX-based artist Garland Fielder, we discuss:

• Garland’s Bunker series and current work exploring the concept of catastrophe
• How catastrophic events can act as a bonding mechanism
• Explorations around mortality and life on a grand scale
• The Fermi Paradox and possibility of extra-terrestrial life
• The value of asking big questions and the human tendency to focus on the short-term
• The different creative processes in making collaborative music versus solo visual art
• Phil Spector and tragic figures as an extension of exploring trauma and tragedy
• Cataclysms and other catalysts for growth
• Our sphere of influence when affecting change
• Acceptance as a starting place 



TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introducing Garland Fielder
05:18 Bonding Through Catastrophe (bunkers and cataclysms in Garland’s art)
23:03 Exploring the Bigger Picture (the Fermi Principle and life on a grand scale)
43:47 Different Finger, Same Hand (music, tragedy, and the influence of Phil Spector)


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GO DEEPER

• Glasstire’s 5-Minute Tour of the Bunkers show at Anya Tish Gallery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p9lF9NwnYg
• Astronomy on Tap ATX talk about SETI research that discusses the Fermi Paradox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAZRro0Qd7Y
• Garland’s architectural projects: https://www.fielderstudioanddesign.com
• Phil Spectral on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/garland-fielder
• Garland’s portfolio site: http://www.garlandfielder.com
• FOLLOW GARLAND: https://www.instagram.com/garlandfielder/


If you’re interested in the themes discussed here, be sure to check out the two talks with Scott Winterrowd:

• "Beauty, Devastation, and the Sublime": https://youtu.be/eMVo7v8VNFc
• "It Came From Outer Space (Maybe)": https://youtu.be/yBkqSLsMqoU


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https://www.als.org


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