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Description
Mirrors of Brancusi focuses on offering a deeper, clear perception of who Brancusi was and how his work influenced art long after his passing. To this end, we will employ: an interactive exhibition, new technologies, fresh information and new approaches. The project aims to develop and itinerate a multimedia production showcasing the life and works of Constantin Brancusi to new audiences. There will be 6 exhibits organised around key cultural events during the 12 months of the project, 5 in Romania and one in Bergen, Norway. We expect at least 1500 participants to visit the exhibition during the 12 months running time, average time spent at the exhibition should be around 35 to 50 minutes. The first part of the exhibition will be using video mapping to recreate Brancusi''s life. The images will be rendered by a graphic artist, using pictures from Brancusi''s life as inspiration. Visitors will walk along his formative years in Romania, his journey to Paris, his relationship with other artists of his time (Modigliani, Tzara, Breton, Picasso, Rodin), his older days, significant moments that shaped his perspective and art. The second part will include the works Sleep, The Endless Column, The Gate of the Kiss, Table of Silence. The work Kiss will be used as a starting point for creating two mirror-like installations that will invite people to see themselves. Having people be a part of Brancusi''s work will bring them closer to what Brancusi intended with his sculptures. Using only half of the Kiss, will leave just one partner waiting for the audience to come and fill in the space. In doing so, the participant will feel the kiss beyond a physical action – blinded by the closeness, suffocated by the embrace, the kiss becomes a state of mind, a mental connection, leaving the world behind.
Summary of project results
The project involved 9 artists and experts from the artistic sector and the organization of cultural events. Mirrors of Brâncusi attracted about 5086 visitors in an unprecedented conversation, turning closer to the essence of the man and the great sculptor Brâncusi, reinterpreted for the present time. Also, the multimedia project was presented in Norway, at the Kunstgarasjen Gallery in Bergen The Mirrors of Brâncusi itinerary ended in Bucharest, at the Palatului Hall, during the 25th edition of the "George Enescu" International Festival.
Summary of bilateral results
The partner from Norway attended the workshop organized by the project promoter and contributed with a presentation. As well, the donor project partner organized in Bergen an exhibition with the reinterpreted works of Brancusi.