This podcast contains a number of audio snippets from a CD-ROM on William Kentridge published by David Krut in 1997.
The first part (On Techniques & Processes) deals with how Kentridge generates his ideas through drawing and that the unexpected transformative value of drawing inspires his process. Through the process of drawing, he evokes meaning. Last, Kentridge discusses scale, light and space in regards to movement, mark making and "finding the drawing"
The second part covers Kentridge's Work, Life & Influences. Kentridge talks about growing up in Johannesburg and his relationship with the landscape. His University years ignited his interest in different fields of activity such as politics, drawing, theater and film-making which is noticeable in the constructed dramatic scenes of his drawings. Willam Kentridge’s collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company catapulted him into Theater and opera. Combining animation and Puppetry on live stage inspired his installation at the Havana Biennal in Santa Fe giving way to more layers of meaning and a richer experience. Kentridge elaborates on this unique relationship. Last, Kentridge reveals his constellation of influences throughout his art career. His ways of seeing were not only developed by the lecturers, masters and artist he was exposed to but also the surroundings of the Johannesburg landscape he describes as line work in itself.
Part 3 takes a look at various of Kentridge's artworks up until 1997.
CHAPTERS:
1. On Techniques & Processes - 0:06
1.1 Generating Ideas Through Drawing - 0:06
1.2 Evoke Meaning Through Drawing - 2:51
1.3 Scale, Light & Space - 5:32
2. Work, Life & Influences - 9:52
2.1 Growing Up in Johannesburg - 9:52
2.2 Collaboration with Handspring Puppet Company - 12:52
2.3 Constellation of Influences - 17:00
3. Artworks - 21:33
3.1 Art in a State - 21:33
3.2 Little Morals - 22:44
3.3 Heads and Irises - 23:32
3.4 Colonial Landscapes - 25:14
3.5 UBU - 26:14
3.6 Sleeper & Sleeper Etchings - 27:37
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