John Giskes
performance - photography - video - graphics
This artist is fascinated by theatrical working methods and contemporary visual techniques. This distinguishes him from most of his contemporaries who actually do not know what to do with digital techniques and the digital tools that come within the artist's reach. But trained in the analogue world, craftsmanship is a permanent element in his work. Since 2007, John has increasingly focused on performances. In doing so, he has embraced Butoh (modern Japanese dance form). In addition to the representations that he has designed, he has created a lot of visual material as an independent work of art. That includes photos and videos. Photographer Mick Otten is enthusiastic about the work of John Giskes, whom he regularly follows photographically. The nice thing is that John carries out many elements of his work himself, in addition to his work as a photographer and videographer he makes costumes, don't be surprised if you see all kinds of rolls of fabric piled up next to the sewing machines in his studio.