Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In sharp opposition to the architectural and rectilinear motifs of classicism, the rococo aesthetic is populated by sinuous forms inspired by nature. Rocks, shells, leafy branches and sprigs of flowers introduce novelty and a sense of surprise into the furniture, wall panels and textiles of the 18th century. In turn, the unexpected playfulness of these rococo interiors encouraged a certain theatricality and whimsy in the demeanour of those who inhabited them.
In this talk recorded on Monday 6 December 2021, Dr Yuriko Jackall, artist Monster Chetwynd, and research artist, educator and folk singer Dr Clair Le Couteur discuss the resonance of rococo playfulness in contemporary practice, with special attention to layering, unusual juxtapositions, and the role of performance art as a means for exploring the eccentricities of everyday life.
In sharp opposition to the architectural and rectilinear motifs of classicism, the rococo aesthetic is populated by sinuous forms inspired by nature. Rocks, shells, leafy branches and sprigs of flowers introduce novelty and a sense of surprise into the furniture, wall panels and textiles of the 18th century. In turn, the unexpected playfulness of these rococo interiors encouraged a certain theatricality and whimsy in the demeanour of those who inhabited them.
In this talk recorded on Monday 6 December 2021, Dr Yuriko Jackall, artist Monster Chetwynd, and research artist, educator and folk singer Dr Clair Le Couteur discuss the resonance of rococo playfulness in contemporary practice, with special attention to layering, unusual juxtapositions, and the role of performance art as a means for exploring the eccentricities of everyday life.
