This guy is amazing.
I have no money, but I would love to own some of his work.
What he does should make him world renowned.
This unusual painter takes iconic images from classic paintings of the European masters and twists and turns them into satireA CINELAN Three Minute Story. Johannes Phokela, as he explains, has always been fascinated by iconic images and how they have “infiltrated our lives.” So this very unusual painter takes those images from classic paintings of the European masters and twists and turns them into satires of contemporary life. It might be turning a muscular white man black as he drapes himself over a nude woman, or hanging a cigarette from the mouth of a female, or adding a clown nose here and there. Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell’s camera captures Phokela at work, putting words to the brush strokes that transform allegories from centuries past into notions that could be considered subversive, as an unsettling cello underlines notions that could be considered subversive. At least, Phokela hopes so. Repelling the Viewer
Release Year: 3 Duration: 200 min Availability: Worldwide Related: Life & Culture, Music & Arts, Cinelan Three-Minute Stories A CINELAN Three Minute Story. Johannes Phokela, as he explains, has always been fascinated by iconic images and how they have “infiltrated our lives.” So this very unusual painter takes those images from classic paintings of the European masters and twists and turns them into satires of contemporary life. It might be turning a muscular white man black as he drapes himself over a nude woman, or hanging a cigarette from the mouth of a female, or adding a clown nose here and there. Filmmaker Jerry Rothwell’s camera captures Phokela at work, putting words to the brush strokes that transform allegories from centuries past into notions that could be considered subversive, as an unsettling cello underlines notions that could be considered subversive. At least, Phokela hopes so. Directors Abigail Norris Jerry Rothwell Producer Tamara Maclachlan Executive Producer Tony Dowmunt Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 07/21/09 by Jesse
This guy is amazing.
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