SCREENING OF THE DOCUMENTARY
JOHN WILLIAM BAILLY: IN SITU AT THE DEERING ESTATE
DIRECTED BY JORGE GONZÁLEZ GRAUPERA
TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2023, À 18:30
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE MIAMI METRO
100 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2120
MIAMI, FL 33132
https://www.af-miami.org/
FREE WITH RSVP
https://www.af-miami.org/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=81
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE MIAMI METRO
You are invited to join us for a screening of “In Situ,” followed by a discussion with Jorge Graupera, John William Bailly, and Deering Estate Head Curator & Museum Manager Melissa Diaz.
Director Jorge Graupera follows John William Bailly through his studio practice at the Deering Estate as the inaugural Charles Deering McCormick Fellow Artist in Residence. Additional footage records Bailly in his home town in Lyon, France, as well as museums in Paris to capture the artist’s singular creative process. This short film documents Bailly’s engaged practice at the Deering Estate spanning over 3 years. The film highlights the artist’s exploration of how we are who we are in relation to history, place, and culture.
ABOUT JOHN WILLIAM BAILLY
John William Bailly is a French–American artist born in 1968 in Slough, UK. He is an Artist-in-Residence Fellow at the Deering Estate in Miami. He received his MFA in painting and printmaking from Yale University, and has been a Faculty Fellow of the Honors College at Florida International University since 2004. His work explores history and culture, with an emphasis on the Transatlantic dialogue. His paintings explore the question of how we are who we are in relation to history, place, and culture. John William Bailly’S work is available at Clamp Art in New York City.
https://johnwbailly.com
ABOUT JORGE GONZALEZ-GRAUPERA
Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera is an accomplished director of photography and video editor who is passionate about creating civic-minded content. With a commitment to capturing the essence of public engagement, he has collaborated extensively with non-profits, museums, and institutions of higher learning, documenting their impactful initiatives. As a seasoned image maker and director, Jorge has spearheaded diverse projects, delivering exceptional content for esteemed organizations like The Deering Estate, Florida International University, CMXNR, The Bass Museum, O, Miami, and numerous others. With an artistic perspective and an intimate grasp of narrative, Jorge’s work showcases the transformative power of light and shadow, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and amplifying the voices of those working towards positive change.
https://www.jorgegrauperafilms.com
Thank you to Stanislas Riener of the Alliance Française of Miami.
“In Situ” was filmed in Brindas, Lyon, Miami, and Paris. Thank you to the Deering Estate, Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon, Le Traquenard, and the students of the Honors College of Florida International University.
LAST UPDATE
08 October 2023
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