Saw the brilliant painting by Bacon that depicts that vile Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann ( one of the most energetic SS holocaust instigator ) at the art gallery in Sydney with my class. My lecturer from ACU asked me to discuss why I liked this work. I was bursting to go into the story of Eichmanns kidnapping by the Mossad and his subsequent trial in Tel Aviv. YAY JUSTICE. But I just described the twists and turns of the work and how anyone in that position would be the same
I wonder how much of his work is as analytic as this makes it sound. I think he painted more by instinct, perhaps interpreting some themes but mostly in direct contact with some dark side of his unconscious: he simply has the images in his mind and works to bring them out.
Why do they insist on pronouncing Van Gogh as Van Go … I can’t continue after hearing that as it is so hostile and ignorant it makes me think what else is this person being so horrible about.
I have tried hard to see value in every artist. The very fact they are creating something gives them intrinsic human value, but as art , as fine art, as serious intellectual art; I see little value in Bacon's work beyond witnessing mental illness displayed. It's twisted and disturbing in ways that don't seem to add to the intellectual experience. Maybe i'm blind, I don't think so.
Fine art isn't limited to intellect.Bacon art is a proof of that.It is visceral,instinctive,emotive,raw and both chaotic and controlled.As life is.Great art includes every aspect of life.Intellect is but one of of these aspect.But great Art goes deeper than just intellect.Life is full of beauty and order and harmony as it is full of violence and chaos and difformities.
I feel like to understand the value in someone’s work especially of a somewhat disfigured almost abstract but not really figurative work you may have to relate to it somewhat otherwise it looks vile and not necessary
I know I'm a bit late to the party, but to me, the reason Francis Bacon's art is dear to my heart is *Because* it displays mental illness. As someone who suffers from mental illness, the twisted, distorted forms and vile colours work to visualise the invisible demon that lives in people with mental illnesses.
what can one say to describe such a giant , this is humanity at its highest form .
uh...no
Thank you for your hard work and research on Francis Bacon and his art.
A true inspiration
He is so cutting edge and awesome .
he wasn't a 'sinister' artist, his artwork may have been a little sinister at times but he wasn't to my knowledge
You’re right- he was an absolute gentleman
he did not produce just one painting a year back in the 40s. he destroyed everything he was doing then
Great content, well done.
The title of this video is an insulting misunderstanding of a great man and his peerless work.
I agree with the general idea. I m also Open to change the title, if you can suggest a better one. Many thanks
He got it right evn then he ws away ahed of his time JD. the barras artist
Agreed. Many of his paintings remind me of Goya, also ahead of his time.
Saw the brilliant painting by Bacon that depicts that vile Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann ( one of the most energetic SS holocaust instigator ) at the art gallery in Sydney with my class. My lecturer from ACU asked me to discuss why I liked this work.
I was bursting to go into the story of Eichmanns kidnapping by the Mossad and his subsequent trial in Tel Aviv. YAY JUSTICE. But I just described the twists and turns of the work and how anyone in that position would be the same
Genius
Fuck yeah, I love this
I wonder how much of his work is as analytic as this makes it sound. I think he painted more by instinct, perhaps interpreting some themes but mostly in direct contact with some dark side of his unconscious: he simply has the images in his mind and works to bring them out.
Exactly my thoughts! The greatest painters usually paint instinctively.
They always avoid the glaring reality of his work - his predilection for being violently butt-fucked by criminals.
Are you sure?, It's posible he can really see in that way... or... he can used deforming glasses... or... he can used special fotographs... or...
Bacon was a fine artist, but I don't think I would have wanted him to paint a portrait of me!
This is so helpful !!
where did "the sinister artist" in the title come from? kinda misleading
I like drawing dark.
yea same
I never knew he was a leftie!
No he went both ways
I am a leftie.
Why sinister? The work is not sinister
seriously, all his portraits look like .. bacon : V
Shame about the depressing music
You're right. Yeah, let's go with some Taylor Swift. Maybe Billy Ray Cyrus. How about some Hip Hop!
More calming than depressing
Why do they insist on pronouncing Van Gogh as Van Go … I can’t continue after hearing that as it is so hostile and ignorant it makes me think what else is this person being so horrible about.
One should be able to forgive such errors in pursuit of a larger goal.
Vincent was misunderstood when he was alive , now he’s mispronounced when dead… the poor bastard can never win.
I have tried hard to see value in every artist. The very fact they are creating something gives them intrinsic human value, but as art , as fine art, as serious intellectual art; I see little value in Bacon's work beyond witnessing mental illness displayed. It's twisted and disturbing in ways that don't seem to add to the intellectual experience. Maybe i'm blind, I don't think so.
Fine art isn't limited to intellect.Bacon art is a proof of that.It is visceral,instinctive,emotive,raw and both chaotic and controlled.As life is.Great art includes every aspect of life.Intellect is but one of of these aspect.But great Art goes deeper than just intellect.Life is full of beauty and order and harmony as it is full of violence and chaos and difformities.
No you r not blind. It means you have a more optimistic outlook to life . It's a good thing
I feel like to understand the value in someone’s work especially of a somewhat disfigured almost abstract but not really figurative work you may have to relate to it somewhat otherwise it looks vile and not necessary
I know I'm a bit late to the party, but to me, the reason Francis Bacon's art is dear to my heart is *Because* it displays mental illness. As someone who suffers from mental illness, the twisted, distorted forms and vile colours work to visualise the invisible demon that lives in people with mental illnesses.