Acto frívolo 2007

"Acto frívolo" (2007) by Venezuelan artist Francis Naranjo (1961-present) is an installation piece that challenges viewers to contemplate the nature of performance and its role in contemporary art. The work features a projection of a man in a chair, his face illuminated, while a shadowy figure stands in the gallery space. The stark contrast between the projected figure and the viewer in the room highlights the often-invisible performance of spectatorship. This piece, characteristic of Naranjo's work, invites audiences to reflect on their own engagement with art and the performative elements present in everyday life.