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Henrot's New York Trio: Film, Sculpture, and a Wild Play
15 Sep
Summary
- Artist Camille Henrot showcases diverse talents across film, sculpture, and theater.
- Her bronze dog sculptures are installed in Central Park for a year.
- Henrot's new play, 'Commedia dell'arte,' blends Renaissance tradition with modern themes.
Camille Henrot, a French interdisciplinary artist, is currently making a significant impact in New York with three distinct projects. Her new film, "In the Veins," a 30-minute piece delving into motherhood and humanity, recently debuted at the New Museum.
Additionally, Central Park now hosts Henrot's installation of 12 bronze, concrete, and stone dog sculptures, a public art piece commissioned by the Public Art Fund, which will remain for a year. This exhibition marks her first public display of sculpture in the city.
Henrot's artistic versatility is further demonstrated by her debut play, "Commedia dell'arte." This slapstick comedy, which premiered at the Aspen Art Museum, explores themes of class and housing instability within a New York apartment building setting. The play is scheduled for a four-day run at the Florence Gould Theater, following its initial debut.
Henrot's career, marked by a refusal to adhere to a single medium, spans video art, assemblage, installation, sculpture, painting, drawing, and digital collage. Her earlier acclaimed work, "Grosse Fatigue" (2013), earned her the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale, solidifying her reputation for engaging with complex themes in innovative ways.
