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Newsletter 6, October 2001
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Newsletter #6 ∙ October 2001 In this issue:1. KINETICA 3 Upcoming Screenings: SF, NYC2. Tribute to Jules Engel Screenings, LA 3. Artists Salon to Begin, LA 4. New Videotapes Available: Len Lye, Robert Darroll |
KINETICA 3 Upcoming ScreeningsPacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CAProgram 1: October 2, 2001, 7:30 Program 2: October 9, 2001, 7:30 San Francisco Cinematheque, San Francisco, CA San Francisco Art Institute Program 1: October 12, 2001, 7:30 Program 2: October 13, 2001, 7:30 Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY Program 1: October 29, 2001, 6:00pm October 30, 2001, 4:00pm Program 2: October 30, 2001, 2:00pm October 30, 2001, 6:00pm There are two programs in this third edition in the KINETICA series: Program 1: Hy Hirsh and the Fifties: Jazz and Abstraction in Beat Era Film Newly-preserved prints of the rarely seen films of Hy Hirsh are featured in this look at abstraction in the '50s. The program also includes films by Hirsh's contemporaries including Jordan Belson, Harry Smith, Patricia Marx and also John and James Whitney and Mary Ellen Bute. Abstract Expressionism, Jazz, Zen and Beat culture --- all come together in these abstract films of the '50s. Program 2: Jordan Belson's "Bardo" and the Contemporary Program In the contemporary program of KINETICA 3, more recent 'visual music' animation will be screened --- both computer-animated and otherwise, on film and on video, from the 70s up to the present. This program features the world premiere of "Bardo," a new work by Jordan Belson, and also includes work by Sky David, Joost Rekveld, Richard Reeves, Ying Tan, Paul Glabicki, Bob Snyder, and Chris Casady as well as other contemporary artists. For more information on K3 including a complete list of the works shown, visit iotacenter.org/program/exhibition/kinetica3 The films of Hy Hirsh were preserved by The iotaCenter with a grant from The National Film Preservation Foundation, with additional support from The Academy Film Archive and The Whitney Museum of American Art. | |
Tributes to Jules EngelJules Engel's work will be featured in two tribute screenings in Los Angeleshttp://tobeycmossgallery.com/engelnote.html November 3, 2001 USC, Norris Theater, 8pm Janeann Dill and other speakers will introduce the program A reception will follow. Co-sponsored by The iotaCenter and the Department of Digital Arts-Animation, School of Cinema-Television, University of Southern California December 18, 2001 Filmforum at UCLA Hammer Museum, LA 10899 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90024 (310) 433-7000 The iotaCenter presents an Evening with Jules Engel Jules Engel will present a selection of his films. | |
Artists' Salon to Begin in LA on October 10, 2001The iota Artists’ Salon is a monthly gathering of artists working in the art of light and movement. These events are organized by the iotaCenter to give artists an opportunity to meet their peers and to present and discuss recent works and works-in-progress. The Salon’s purpose is to foster inspiration and communication among those of us who create films, videos, projections, and other similar works. As these events take place in the Los Angeles area, it’s a great opportunity for long-time practitioners and inspired newcomers alike to share their works and ideas.For more information, call Salon organizer John Adamczyk 626-398-3608 john@adamczyk.com | |
New Videotapes Available from The iotaCenter StoreiotaCenter online store"Rhythms" by Len Lye (available now) Features newly restored prints and a 28 page booklet. Contains twelve titles from A Colour Box (1935) to Particles in Space (1980) including Free Radicals, Color Cry, Trade Tattoo, and the rarely seen Rhythm (1957). "The Korean Trilogy" by Robert Darroll (available Oct 5) From 1984 until 1990 I produced three abstract animation films based on three very different compositional concepts. All of these films were hand drawn and shot as multiexposures. Formally they are rooted in the tradition founded by Ruttman and Fischinger and are closely related to compositional forms associated with contemporary music. These three films form "THE KOREAN TRILOGY", a project which I commenced after nearly two years residence in Korea. Back to News |