Thank you very much for this tour, I like the approach to considering and discussing the works without the typical pomp and arrogance that many critics in the art world have. It goods a great exhibition.
The commentators keep saying ‘He’s not a religious man’ ... Francis Bacon was religious about painting, about creativity, I believe he knew that he was a sub-creator, his works touch into the soul of being, this is a spiritual activity, and the repetition of this inward connection, is religious both in its practice and significance. Bacon’s work is a form of creative sat nav into the dark side of humanity, into the back roads of the soul.
I discovered recently that the original, and in my opinion much more immediate and visceral burnt orange triptych of 1944 (Three studies for figures at the base of a crucifixion), was conceived in a quaint gate cottage that Francis Bacon was using, in the grounds of Bedales School on the outskirts of Petersfield. It sits in the shadow of beautiful leafy woodland walks upon steep rolling hills with views of the south downs. Nothing could be more typically pastoral and english.
That's very interesting especially as Josh went to Bedales School and was not aware that the original Triptych had been painted there. Thanks for sharing that information and your response.
In most of his paintings Bacon was wrestling with his homosexuality, and the dilemma of having been brought up in a Catholic environment, and at the same time realizing that in a Christian society he is basically a freak condemned to Hell.
Thank you very much for this tour, I like the approach to considering and discussing the works without the typical pomp and arrogance that many critics in the art world have. It goods a great exhibition.
The commentators keep saying ‘He’s not a religious man’ ... Francis Bacon was religious about painting, about creativity, I believe he knew that he was a sub-creator, his works touch into the soul of being, this is a spiritual activity, and the repetition of this inward connection, is religious both in its practice and significance.
Bacon’s work is a form of creative sat nav into the dark side of humanity, into the back roads of the soul.
Thank you for another great post.
Thanks for sharing. Some amazing pieces there.
About Henrietta Morais painting I don't see it as a ridiculous painting.Lucien Freud did the same with male sitters.Thank you so much, great video!!
Francis Bacon both scares the living daylights out of me and at the same time also is incredibly inspirational and an absolute genius
The Master!
I wish I could go to this exhibition!!!!!;
I discovered recently that the original, and in my opinion much more immediate and visceral burnt orange triptych of 1944 (Three studies for figures at the base of a crucifixion), was conceived in a quaint gate cottage that Francis Bacon was using, in the grounds of Bedales School on the outskirts of Petersfield. It sits in the shadow of beautiful leafy woodland walks upon steep rolling hills with views of the south downs. Nothing could be more typically pastoral and english.
That's very interesting especially as Josh went to Bedales School and was not aware that the original Triptych had been painted there. Thanks for sharing that information and your response.
In most of his paintings Bacon was wrestling with his homosexuality, and the dilemma of having been brought up in a Catholic environment, and at the same time realizing that in a Christian society he is basically a freak condemned to Hell.
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Not a religious man yet all these religious references be they Christian, Greek or Egyptian. These 2 are very perceptive.