Artist's Interviews - Anish Kapoor
Anish Kapoor is an Indian-born British sculptor. He is known for his use of abstract, biomorphic forms. He also uses rich colours and polished surfaces throughout his work. Descension was a site-specific installation at the 2015 Kochi-Muziris Biennale in India. In this exhibition Kapoor has created awe-inspiring works. His work is mysterious and beautiful and entrances the audience. Kapoor's bottomless whirlpool is breathtaking and is one of my favourite works from him.
"Descension", 2014-2015, Anish Kapoor.
"Descension", 2014-2015, Anish Kapoor.
"Descension", 2014-2015, Anish Kapoor.
"Descension", 2014-2015, Anish Kapoor.
"Descension", 2014-2015, Anish Kapoor.
This interview is shot very professionally with some fantastic shots of Kapoor's work. I like the way the audience is involved in the interview, it gives the work context. Kapoor is interviewed inside in a professional setting, with art works behind him. Kapoor is a great speaker, he articulates the meaning behind his work very well. The interview is set up well and is easy for the viewer to follow.
“I would say the skin of an object is what defines it. Its weight and mass is contingent on its skin. But scale, of course, is much more mysterious."
This second interview is very casual and relaxed. There is no interviewer present and it switches between footage of Kapoor and footage of his work. It is easy to understand Kapoor as he talks about his work and it is helpful to actually see the work as he talks. I love Kapoor's work. His materials are chosen very specifically and he works with a variety of material too. His scale is specifically chosen based on what he is trying to accomplish with the wok. His work is show-stopping. It makes the audience step back and consider what they are seeing.
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