L’Education Sentimentale

Very much in line with his previous work, Robert’s new film is a series of collages inspired by 1970s conceptual Dutch artist, Bas Jan Ader .
“Bas Jan Ader disappeared at sea over 30 years ago. My new film acts as an intervention on his filmed performances. In five minutes I attempt to locate myself within his vocabulary, re-enacting gestures that I identify with, whether these gestures come from record covers, such as David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ or ‘The Idiot’ by Iggy Pop or appropriations and transformations of B J Ader’s own work. My intention is to underline his importance as an influential figure in my work.” – J.R.