Laure Prouvost's Fifth Installment of Kafka Adaptation Inverts MOT Gallery with Feature Film
MOT gallery has been reimagined by Laure Prouvost into an inverted space inspired by Gregor Samsa's universe from Kafka's The Metamorphosis. This exhibit represents the fifth chapter of her film project, which interprets Rory MacBeth's The Wanderer, a version of Kafka's narrative created without German proficiency. Funded by Film London Artists' Moving Image Network, the film showcases high production quality, featuring scenes set in a bunker with overturned furniture. Characters in uniforms search for 'Gregor,' their efforts disrupted by contemporary technology, illustrating the challenges of connectivity. The gallery is adorned with a coat rack from the ceiling, desks with hanging phones, and grey walls displaying whimsical art. Mirrors unveil concealed messages, encouraging audience interaction. Prouvost's work delves into the nuances of communication across languages and media, reflecting on themes of disconnection.
Key facts
- Laure Prouvost created the fifth installment of her feature-length film adaptation of Kafka's The Metamorphosis
- The exhibition at MOT gallery features an inverted space where floors become ceilings
- Rory MacBeth's text The Wanderer served as source material for Prouvost's adaptation
- Film London Artists' Moving Image Network provided funding support for the film production
- The film includes scenes set in a bunker with overturned furniture and characters searching for 'Gregor'
- Contemporary communication devices like iPhones and emails interrupt the narrative repeatedly
- Hidden backward messages in the installation are revealed through strategically placed mirrors
- Prouvost's earlier works established her aesthetic through short videos combining intimate whispers with sensuous imagery
Entities
Artists
- Laure Prouvost
- Rory MacBeth
- Franz Kafka
Institutions
- MOT gallery
- Film London Artists' Moving Image Network