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Avatar on Canvas

We had some discussion on podcast 2 about these works by Gazira Babeli and their relationship to Francis Bacon. (read down in the comments for podcast 2) I think there’s some good discussion in there. I just wanted to make sure we had the picture here on the blog for everyone to see.

Posted by jvanb on Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 at 8:52 pm.

One Response to “Avatar on Canvas”

“But the most radical violation is that of Avatar on Canvas (March 2007), a series of three Francis Bacon paintings where the main figure has been replaced by a three-dimensional chair. This is an implicit invitation to sit down, but when we do, our avatar is subjected to hideously violent deformations (thus completing the Bacon). At this point we can choose to leave then come back with our usual appearance, or hang out in our new anamorphic but still entirely serviceable body.”
Domenico Quaranta

Recommended reading: http://gazirababeli.com/SHOW/CollateralDamage/Queen-of-the-Desert.htm

Left by selavy on March 29th, 2008

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