EXCESS & GRANDEUR - PORTRAITS
Fosso, F. (1997). The Chief.
Pattern is definitely key in the excessiveness of Fosso's work here and by haphazardly clashing so much around the sitter, the skin's plainness becomes the outstanding feature.
Kilmt, G. (1908). The Kiss.
Gustav Klimt is as excessive as excessive gets. Will also always be captivated by the many renditions of The Kiss and the idea of narrative through repetition similar to how fairytales were passed through time via word of mouth. Excess is again used to create pattern by default. Pattern in collaged chaotic way rather than organised patterns like sacred geometry. Sacred geometry is often linked to spirituality which could be my way to contrast the Catholic imagery I'm planning on using to make the work relatable.
Calle, S. (1984). L'hôtel.
Excess again coming from pattern and unintentional pattern - a mass of objects will always form some kind of pattern.
Overall my ideas of excessiveness and grandeur seem to be largely down to pattern and fabric, things that the religious settings I had in mind lack. The grandest place with personal significance to me would be Brook Place, a large house that I lived in as a child. The land was often mistaken for national parkland and several of the buildings are often used for filming so there is a possibility that whoever lives there currently would be open to me taking photographs there. Even if the house itself was not something the current owners would be comfortable with, there were several monuments and landmarks within the 23 acres of grounds like the enchanted island that could make for a grand setting without invading the privacy of the owners.
et Gilles, P. (1989). A Lover Spurned.
Disco glam vibe with dark backgrounds intense contrast and hints of colour and glitter, kitsch and camp. Pre photoshop so relevant to this project.
Greek god vibe, fun, comment on pop culture, clashing patterns are key and strong feature. Similar to the series Jeff Koons did with his wife Made In Heaven. The fact that it became a movie poster gave it more narrative, I think narrative would be very helpful for my work as well wether it be biblical or not.
Calle, S. (1984). L'hôtel.
et Gilles, P. (1989). A Lover Spurned.
Fosso, F. (1997). The Chief.
Kilmt, G. (1908). The Kiss.
Koons, J. (1990). Ilona On Top.
Koons, J. (1989). Made In Heaven.
Koons, J. (1990). Silver Shoes.
Unknown. (1992). Jeff Stryker.
Really interesting ideas and concepts
ReplyDeleteA lot of different themes to work with, looking forward to seeing what you make out of all of it!
ReplyDeleteI find your ideas and inspiration interesting, you've thought out location and how you'd use mise-en-scene and you clearly know what you want to do.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about you outfits in more detail? Maybe recreating the dress of a famous figure that you can relate to most? Some of Henry VIII's wives? Or having really vibrant gold colours against a dark background like your old school? Putting your eccentric self against the nuns could be fun?
ReplyDeleteI like that you are exploring multiple ideas and combing the idea of grandeur with places and things that are meaningful to you.
ReplyDeleteyou have some really cool ideas, i can't wait to see what else you come up with! also that guys gold leggings are everything.
ReplyDeleteI like the use of particularly striking and provocative imagery in influencing ideas
ReplyDeleteI like how you have researched and explored your ideas. I like the images of places that have meaning to you and the idea of the over the portraits.
ReplyDeleteIlona Staller, in art Cicciolina! Very popular porn actress in Italy. I used to watch a lot of her movies when I was a teenager, lol...
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love the work of Pierre et Gilles