"Alix Pearlstein uses everyday objects, toys, and pop cultural references to create ironic meaning through association. Characterized by dry humor, and a deliberately low-tech aesthetic, her approach is direct, raw, and intimate."
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I must say I was not impressed with the works that were shown at the lecture. I think her ideas and her concepts are intriguing and have the potential to be portrayed in a way that doesn't render it to be one of those "experimental" piece. Those that require a whole lot of explanation to cover up for the lack of aesthetically pleasing value. The clips that were shown had similar technical aspects that were tied through all such as the shaky hand-held camera effect, layers and layers of dubbing, the overly exaggerated sounds of body movement and expressions, the multi-channels shown side by side, the clean white over exposed background, etc. All of these things are interesting, innovative techniques that can be applied to film making. For some reason I feel like her choice and combination of the techniques do not compliment well with her concept. This feeling might be from the result of the artist not explaining and expressing her process of thoughts well. Pearlstein seemed extremely nervous and seemed to be a little bit lost on her own work. Perhaps at a smaller more intimate setting the artist can better explain her thoughts and explain her choice of techniques and aesthetic value to portray her concept.
Lanvi,
ReplyDeleteThe quote you used at the beginning, do you think the quote speaks to the work (your viewpoint)? Do you see it as accurate or does it seem to miss its mark? I know it's hard to tell based upon the limited info from the artist but as a viewer of the work and then a reader of the quote- What is you take on the "fit?" Often time you will have others talk about and describe our own art. Sometimes this is good and accurate, sometimes not.