Richard Deacon discusses his approach to his work—and to being filmed for an intimate documentary—at the 2014 Reel Artists Film Festival.
On February 21, 2014, UK artist Richard Deacon joined German film director Claudia Schmid in Toronto for the world premiere of the documentary Richard Deacon — In Between. The screening was part of the Reel Artists Film Festival, a program of the Canadian Art Foundation.
Following the premiere, Deacon and Schmid engaged in a discussion with Toronto gallerist Benjamin Diaz of Diaz Contemporary.
Richard Deacon, one of contemporary art’s most important sculptors, has an interest in space and pushing the limits of material, leading to works with a profound sense of movement and complexity. In 1987, he won the prestigious Turner Prize. Until April 27, 2014, his work is the focus of a major exhibition at Tate Britain.
Director Claudia Schmid spent two years observing Deacon and his work, resulting in her intimate documentary portrait of the notoriously shy artist.
To enjoy videos of other discussions organized by the Canadian Art Foundation, visit our Talks page. To get more of Deacon’s insights, read his interview with David Balzer. And for more information about the Reel Artists Film Festival, visit canadianart.ca/raff.
