photography, costume, architectural
scale model, text
The imaginary theater play Betonicus is inspired by the fact that architectural neo-style elements imitate styles of the past. Betonicus is the concrete neo-antique column that is permanently installed in an illegally built tourist apartment. He dreams about being the ancient original column that was erected by the emperor Diocletian himself. Plasticus, a character that plays the role of a plastic door, represents a small-scale but widespread, devastating element that is often incorporated into cultural heritage. The Peristyle, the central square of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, is conceived as the location of the play’s premiere, as shown in the set design scale model.
Technical associate:
Goran Radošević
Installation view photo credit:
Žaklina Antonijević
