![]() ![]() His films have been analyzed in detail by critics and fans for their multilayered, controversial topics and use of diverse forms of expression. Other acclaimed films written and directed by Barney include Drawing Restraint 9 (2006) and DeLama Lamina (2007). Although the running theme is biological, the aesthetics are a combination of artist mediums. Each movie tackles a subtheme of the whole, exploring human gender and sexuality from fetus to adulthood. ![]() ![]() In addition to the film series’ unusual name, the filming and release of the five films, produced between 1994-2002, were done purposely out of order, Cremaster 4, 1, 5, 2, and 3 respectively. Cremaster is a scientific term referring to the ascension and dissension of a muscle of the male anatomy. His most recognized (and controversial) works consist of performance art, sculpture, drawing, and symbolism blended together in a series of Avant-Garde films known as the Cremaster series. Notes This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Matthew Barney is a multi-medium creative artist. Masculinity, penetration, escape, ego, transcendence and metamorphoses are just some of the concepts investigated in Matthew Barney’s Cremaster Cycle film series. ![]()
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