

In the Studio: Michael Visocchi
Jan 20, 2025
Michael Visocchi, a trailblazing sculptor and the youngest member of the Royal Scottish Academy, shares his journey creating 'Commensalis' for South Georgia. He unveils the challenges of constructing this public artwork in a remote area steeped in whaling history. Visocchi explores the artistic parallels between rusting rivets and living barnacles, embodying themes of coexistence with nature. He also reflects on the duality of whaling, highlighting its legacy and the importance of conserving the region's unique ecosystem.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Rural School to Sculpture Studio: A Journey to South Georgia
01:35 • 2min
Whaling History and Wildlife Recovery in South Georgia
03:12 • 16min
Engineering a Sculpture with Weathering Steel
19:13 • 2min
Harmony in Art: Commensalis
20:56 • 4min
The Duality of Whaling: Ingenuity and Destruction
25:24 • 3min