South African artist
William Kentridge's solo exhibition at
SFMOMA explores the myriad themes and mediums of his body of work. Known primarily for his stop-motion films and commentary on apartheid, this presentation provides a more well rounded sampling of his oeuvre from the 1980s to present.
From the charcoal drawings to the film, collage, and sculpture,
Five Themes reveals
Kentridge's criticisms of political inequalities. Many of the drawings, particularly those done in charcoal, contrast a soft lyrical stroke with somber subject matter, even incorporating comedic self deprecation at times. The artist manages to delicately balance sobriety and humor.
With a background in theater,
Kentridge maintains an interest in combining performance and static art. In conjunction with the
SFMOMA show, he teamed with Seattle's Pacific
Operaworks to design and direct a run of Monteverdi's
The Return of Ulysses.
South African artist William Kentridge's solo exhibition at SFMOMA explores the myriad themes and mediums of his body of work. Known primarily for his stop-motion films and commentary on apartheid, this presentation provides a more well rounded sampling of his oeuvre from the 1980s to present.
With a background in theater, Kentridge maintains an interest in combining performance and static art. In conjunction with the SFMOMA show, he teamed with Seattle's Pacific Operaworks to design and direct a run of Monteverdi's The Return of Ulysses.
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