Firstly, Barbora Kysilkova is a truly remarkable artist. Her ability is profound, she has skills that Rembrandt would have admired. Her work echoes that by Caravaggio, both in its depiction of light, but also in her forensic exploration of the dark tones of human existence. That she can also construct the stretcher for her canvasses and prime them professionally is pretty rare these days (I am an artist).
Her humility and generosity throughout this film should be a lesson to all who profess altruism, empathy, and all the other charitable graces that are unjustifiably flaunted these days by the self-appointed social media personalities.
The makers of this film uphold the finest traditions of documentary film making, never intruding, allowing the silences to speak for themselves. Their film is an uplifting rarity in so-called 'art films' where the weirdness of the (so-called!) artists is the theme and not their art. I will not mention Tracy Emin or Damien Hirst.
I hope that it gives Barbora Kysilkova the recognition and sales that she deserves, to allow her to continue making images that elevate humanity as a whole. My one criticism is that the paintings themselves should have enjoyed more screen time. Congratulations, and every success to you, Barbora!
Her humility and generosity throughout this film should be a lesson to all who profess altruism, empathy, and all the other charitable graces that are unjustifiably flaunted these days by the self-appointed social media personalities.
The makers of this film uphold the finest traditions of documentary film making, never intruding, allowing the silences to speak for themselves. Their film is an uplifting rarity in so-called 'art films' where the weirdness of the (so-called!) artists is the theme and not their art. I will not mention Tracy Emin or Damien Hirst.
I hope that it gives Barbora Kysilkova the recognition and sales that she deserves, to allow her to continue making images that elevate humanity as a whole. My one criticism is that the paintings themselves should have enjoyed more screen time. Congratulations, and every success to you, Barbora!