Figurations of Masculinity in Clemens Setz’ Work

Abstract

In his works Clemens Setz depicts various forms of masculinity, which can be multiform, often oscillating between extremes, e. g. an overly violent or passive-feminine masculinity. Representations of cultural atavism or general negativity, among other things, correspond with concepts of masculinity. The problem of father-son-dissonance and homosexual motifs are also addressed.