Luca Guadagnino and Michaël Borremans (Re-run from Season 7)
Jun 4, 2024
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Academy award-nominated Luca Guadagnino and Belgian painter Michaël Borremans discuss the relationship between painting and film, touching on light specificity, the uncanny, and art as a reflection of self. They explore the impact of light on tone, the importance of non-verbal communication in art, and the intersection of creativity and emotion in their works.
The importance of light in art and film, with Borremans focusing on precision and natural light, while Guadagnino selects filming locations for specific lighting atmospheres.
Embracing subjectivity over pure originality in art, as discussed by Guadagnino and Borremans, emphasizing personal perspectives and early experiences shaping artistic choices.
Deep dives
Exploring the Role of Light and Space in Art
The podcast delves into the significance of light and space in art, emphasizing how both Michel Bormans and Luca Guadagnino leverage these elements in their respective works. Bormans showcases a unique sensitivity to light, drawing inspiration from photography and its precision, while stressing the vital role of natural light as a living element. On the other hand, Guadagnino explains how he meticulously chooses filming locations like the Midwest to capture specific lighting atmospheres, expressing the importance of spaces that resonate with the narratives.
Navigating Originality and History in Art
The conversation touches upon the complex relationship between originality and historical influences in art. Both artists advocate for embracing subjectivity and personal perspective over the pursuit of pure originality. Guadagnino dismisses the notion of seeking originality, emphasizing the importance of individual viewpoints in creating art. Similarly, Bormans highlights the essence of communicating through imagery and poetry, rather than rigidly adhering to historical conventions, suggesting that early experiences significantly shape artistic choices.
Significance of Clothing in Art and Film
The podcast delves into the symbolic power of clothing within art and film, exploring how fashion serves as a tool for storytelling and characterization. Guadagnino details the deliberate selection of costumes in his films to convey characters' complexities and emotions subtly. Bormans discusses his approach to clothing in paintings, aiming to create ambiguous, uncanny figures by stripping garments of specific meaning, thus evoking a sense of mystery and emotional depth.
Interpreting Silence and Behavior in Art and Film
The discussion highlights the importance of silence and behavior in both art and film, emphasizing gestures and comportment over explicit dialogue. Guadagnino underscores the significance of observing actor behavior and non-verbal cues to convey characters' depths and complexities without solely relying on dialogue. Bormans reveals his intentional portrayal of individuals absorbed in activities, aiming to evoke a sense of internal world and communication barriers through silent imagery, illustrating the power of unspoken emotions and silent narratives in art.
A conversation between the Academy award-nominated writer, producer, and director Luca Guadagnino and the Belgian painter Michaël Borremans on the relationship between painting and film. They muse on the specificity of light to their mediums, the role of the uncanny, and paintings and films as a mirror of who we imagine ourselves to be.
Luca Guadagnino's latest film, Challengers (2024)is currently in theaters. Michaël Borremans's eighth solo exhibition with David Zwirner gallery, The Monkey, will be on view at our London location through July 26, 2024.
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