Madeleine Hatz Performs Klein-Inspired Painting at Elga Wimmer Gallery
On June 11, Madeleine Hatz showcased 'The Klein Blue Performance' in Williamsburg, organized by Creative Thriftshop. Dressed in lyotards matching IKB paint, she utilized her hands and feet to create a large drop canvas, allowing paint to drip and print along her body’s shape. This performance draws inspiration from Yves Klein's anthropometries while addressing his sexism by employing herself as the brush instead of nude models. Although photographs may evoke Carolee Schneemann's 'Meat Joy,' the addition of a Jordi Savall soundtrack lends a meditative quality to the experience. Hatz is set to reprise this performance on July 22 at 6pm at Elga Wimmer gallery, 526 West 26, #310, where her YKB Ceilings series will also be displayed. This event was highlighted as an artcritical PIC in July 2009.
Key facts
- Madeleine Hatz performed 'The Klein Blue Performance' on June 11 in Williamsburg
- She used IKB paint and wore lyotards of similar hue
- Hatz painted a large drop canvas with her hands and feet
- The performance references Yves Klein's anthropometries while correcting his sexism
- Photographs might suggest Carolee Schneemann's 'Meat Joy'
- A Jordi Savall soundtrack makes the experience meditative
- Hatz will repeat the performance on July 22 at 6pm at Elga Wimmer
- Her YKB Ceilings series is part of the gallery's Summer show
Entities
Artists
- Madeleine Hatz
- Yves Klein
- Carolee Schneemann
- Jordi Savall
Institutions
- Elga Wimmer
- Creative Thriftshop
- artcritical
Locations
- Williamsburg
- 526 West 26
- New York
- United States