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I’m Thinking of You
performance by Franko B with music composed and performed by Helen Ottaway
(2009-2022)
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I’m Thinking of You: about | photos | videos | reviews | related works
about:
I'm Thinking of You presents a surreal, dreamlike image... a romantic vision of childhood fantasy and abandon. The body is central, but we are also presented with objects and music, which converge to take the viewer through a contemplative, personal experience.
The first inspiration for I'm Thinking of You came from a childhood object, which Franko B made into a sculpture, altered for safe use by adults. The idea was to allow adults to play, to forget their problems, to let go, or just to have fun - in the same way that children are allowed to. Over time, and with engagement with the composer, Helen Ottaway, the idea has developed and changed, with Franko using performance and music as a means to create his desired image.
performances:
2022
Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara
Fondazione H.E.A.R.T., BIG Bari Gender Festival, Bari
2018
Panstwowa Galeria Sztuki, Sopot
Tanzquartier Wien
2011
Montpellier Danse Festival
Gru, Geneva
Beaconsfield, London
Globe Gallery, Newcastle, UK
2012
Short Theatre, Rome
2009
Chelsea Theatre, London, UK
Thessaloniki, Greece
Teatro Valle-Inclan, Madrid, Spain
Centro Contemporaneo L Peci, Prato, Italy
Visions of Excess - Spill Festival, London, UK
National Review of Live Art, Glasgow
2010
The Nunnery Gallery, London
Colchester Arts Centre, UK
Trouble Festival, Brussels
Royal College of Art, London
I’m Thinking of You: about | photos | videos | reviews | related works
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I’m Thinking of You: about | photos | videos | reviews | related works
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reviews:
“The room glowed with the sunlight of a carefree childhood, the scars of Franko's previous body-work were like memories alongside the vivid colours of his luxuriously tattooed flesh, his eye contact with onlookers invited reciprocal smiles. Art and humanity, Franko B and us - a restorative group hug for the heart and mind. Simply superb.”
- Mary Brennan, The Herald
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• Franko B Entre, Hypnose et Provoc
Aurelia Hillaire (2012)
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• ‘Happenings’, el Arte Politico de Remover a las Minorias
Antonio J Rodriguez [Publico] (July 2009)
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• ‘I’m Thinking of You’ Franko B
Lisa Skuret [Nowiswere 4 (page 13)] (April 2009)
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• Performers Open Eyes and Minds
Mary Brennan [Herald Scotland) (February 2009)
I’m Thinking of You: about | photos | videos | reviews | related works
related works:
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• I'm Thinking of You Version 2
performance (2010-2016)
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• The Golden Age
series of sculptures (2007-2008)
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• Play Time
video (2015)