Rachel Maclean - The Lion and The Unicorn ist eine zeitgenössische Analyse bezüglich nationaler Identitäten, so die National Gallery. Zeitgleich zur Ausstellung von Edwin Landseer's Ölgemälde 'The Monarch of the Glen', beleuchtet der Film der Schottischen Künstlerin Rachel Maclean, entstanden in 2012, die merkwürdigen Beziehungen wischen Schotten und Engländern.
Auf der Webseite der National Gallery lesen wir: "One of the most sharply satirical artists in Britain today, Maclean’s (born 1987) caustic and darkly comical films look at how we shape collective and individual identities. Her distinctive style combines gaudy masks, grotesque prostheses, and elaborate scenography. A counterpoint to Landseer’s iconic image, ‘Rachel Maclean: The Lion and The Unicorn’ reflects Maclean’s engagement with issues of national identity.
Rachel Maclean (born 1987) is a multi-media artist. Using film and photography, she creates outlandish characters and fantasy worlds which she uses to delve into politics, society and identity. Wearing colourful costumes and make-up, Maclean takes on every role in her films herself. She uses computer technology to generate her locations, and borrows audio from television and cinema to construct narratives with a comedic touch. Maclean was born in Edinburgh. She lives and works in Glasgow. This BSL presentation will also be interpreted into spoken English.
Go & See unbedingt: rachelmaclean.com/i-heart-scotland