Siron Franco's Allegorical Revolt Against Modernity
Siron Franco uses allegory to express the morbid fantasies of an aborted modernity, projecting caricatures of individuals who are both desperate and cynical into a poorly defined space. His work blends influences from Bosch, Bacon, and Topor. For Franco, painting is the art of resisting seduction-reconciliation, compromise-compromise, and concussion-consensus pairs. His painting, constantly on the edge, reveals a remarkable ability to react and intervene in the social and political environment, where art inscribes itself in the real and concrete history of individuals. In less tragic circumstances, his actions in the Brazilian capital humorously denounce the conformism and demobilization of his compatriots.
Key facts
- Siron Franco uses allegory to express morbid fantasies of an aborted modernity.
- His work blends influences of Bosch, Bacon, and Topor.
- Painting for Franco is the art of resisting seduction-reconciliation, compromise-compromise, and concussion-consensus.
- His painting reveals an ability to react and intervene in social and political environment.
- Art inscribes itself in the real and concrete history of individuals.
- His actions in the Brazilian capital denounce conformism and demobilization.
- The denunciation is done in a humorous mode.
- The article was published in artpress in February 1997.
Entities
Artists
- Siron Franco
- Hieronymus Bosch
- Francis Bacon
- Roland Topor
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- Brazil
- Brasília
Sources
- artpress —