We’re excited to share a short documentary about Benjamin Spiers, an artist who reveals himself and his art during his artistic residency in the captivating setting of Venice.
Spiers’ paintings, where bodies twist and writhe, invite viewers to piece together their own narratives from the intricate puzzles he presents. His subjects are seemingly at ease with their outlandish and grotesque countenances, their bulging necks, twisted limbs, and vibrant eyes beckon the viewer into the deranged magical world where they reside. Spiers’ paintings borrow from a wide array of historical references, incorporating elements of classical sculptures, objects, and figures basking in the glow of flooded light or a blue luminescence reminiscent of science fiction that are probed onto linen or canvas.