The sketched and drawn figure, as well as the stage-like setting (such as a plateau or a cage) are closely linked to dance (Rudolf von Laban) and the stage. Francis Bacon’s paintings appear almost like a still or template for a performance on a stage. These connotations yet again affirm the scenarios of the writing of Franz Kafka.
It seems that Franz Kafka also had an impact on Francis Bacon when he executed ‘Portrait of Lucien Freud’ deriving from a photograph of Kafka. Welz presents a synchronised three channel installation, premiering two takes shown in sequence (take 02 Musée Louvre | take 03 Centre Pompidou). It provides an interesting link and observation between contemporary dance as well as the moving figure in space in conjunction with the works of Francis Bacon.
Peter Welz has previously worked in collaboration with the world-renowned choreographer William Forsythe. Forsythe translated the ‘final unfinished portrait’ by Francis Bacon into movement.
The triple projection screened next to each other allows the viewer to compare and examine the Forsythe’s movement.
