Vermelho features, in Sala Antonio, a set of 5 videos from the early production of André Komatsu. In common, the works deal with the artist’s movement in the city through imposing performative propositions. These impositions result in durational performances that are reflected in the duration of the videos, which are always recorded by non-participating observers who control the cameras while keeping a distance from the artist. Some themes present in the videos can be identified throughout Komatsu’s trajectory, such as the critique of urbanization in large cities.
Encouraçado, 2001, 3’13’
Komatsu rolls down the stairs at FAAP, where he studied, from the highest floor of the institution’s main building, until he reaches the street.
Circuito Fechado, 2002, 33’
Komatsu walks around a city block with his eyes closed, dealing with the interruptions that the urban elements impose.
Afrontamento, 2003, 57’
Komatsu takes 57 minutes to walk one block of Avenida Paulista.
Oeste ou até onde o sol pode alcançar, 2006, 26’
Komatsu, equipped with a compass, tries to reproduce the path of the sun, traveling a section of the city from east to west. The artist needs to overcome trees, walls and busy streets to complete the route. The video is interrupted each time the imposition of the walk becomes impossible.
Corpo duro, 2006, 37’:
Komatsu walks around the city collecting stones and construction debris that he accumulates in his pockets, backpack and inside his clothes until his walking becomes impossible.
Vermelho features, in Sala Antonio, a set of 5 videos from the early production of André Komatsu. In common, the works deal with the artist’s movement in the city through imposing performative propositions. These impositions result in durational performances that are reflected in the duration of the videos, which are always recorded by non-participating observers who control the cameras while keeping a distance from the artist. Some themes present in the videos can be identified throughout Komatsu’s trajectory, such as the critique of urbanization in large cities.
Encouraçado, 2001, 3’13’
Komatsu rolls down the stairs at FAAP, where he studied, from the highest floor of the institution’s main building, until he reaches the street.
Circuito Fechado, 2002, 33’
Komatsu walks around a city block with his eyes closed, dealing with the interruptions that the urban elements impose.
Afrontamento, 2003, 57’
Komatsu takes 57 minutes to walk one block of Avenida Paulista.
Oeste ou até onde o sol pode alcançar, 2006, 26’
Komatsu, equipped with a compass, tries to reproduce the path of the sun, traveling a section of the city from east to west. The artist needs to overcome trees, walls and busy streets to complete the route. The video is interrupted each time the imposition of the walk becomes impossible.
Corpo duro, 2006, 37’:
Komatsu walks around the city collecting stones and construction debris that he accumulates in his pockets, backpack and inside his clothes until his walking becomes impossible.
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