"Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer West will premiere the first in a series of interactive cinematic installations at this year’s TBA Festival. Originally conceived as a swan song to celluloid, her project presents a screen-less, communal viewing space where audiences can playfully explore the art of projection. ... For the first time, West worked with the last remaining 70mm optical printer at her lab in North Hollywood to blow up sections of the filmstrips to 70mm for the installation. Two nights of live choreographed flashlight projection performances are accompanied by Theremin and live music taking place inside the installation. A dancer will enact the infamous pre-cinematic Serpentine Dance (created by Loïe Fuller in the 1890’s) – where the dancer’s billowing silk costume becomes a screen for the filmstrip projections. ..."
Mousse Magazine
Film Strips Shining Like Stained Glass (vimeo)
W - Jennifer West
vimeo: Exhibition VIDEO from PICA TBA Fest 14, Portland, Oregon
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