Cataloger supplied title. UIL Special Collections had the Center for Media Production digitize three separate videos sequences of artist Hannah Wilke from Artists Television Network Umatic tapes created in 1978 and placed on one DVD in 2008. "Taped Memo to NEA Media Arts grants program]. Promo Tape for Production Aid Grant. 1978. 7'. Summary: seven minute taped memo assembled by Davidovich in support of an NEA Production Aid Grant application. Opens with about two minutes of Davidovich explaining the premise of the application, followed by about two minutes of Hannah Wilke making an artist's statement in which she explains that she uses her body for her sculptural purposes. This leads to an excerpt from a performance piece, "Philly" (so identified by a title frame), in which Wilke, amidst a variety of metal mobile and other sculptural objects, removes her blouse and jeans. Much of the piece relies on the play of light and shadow from the objects against her nude body. Tape ends with brief summary statement by Davidovich; the application sought support for a series of productions of which Wilke was to be one example. Credits: none. Interview & Performing Garage. 06-04-78. 32'. This is unedited footage apparently taped on the same occasion as the footage used in the NEA memo described above. Wilke is wearing the same clothing; objects around her appear to be the same; camera angles and texture of the black and white tape are similar. Wilke uses a hand-held microphone and talks more or less continuously to the camera; no off-camera questions are apparent. There are two or three clear breaks in the taping, during which the camera was re-positioned. At about 25' the tape breaks from Wilke to a male (not identified) in suit and tie, seated behind a table and speaking to an audience (mostly in darkness). From time to time he plays a sound recording. The video is very dark, and audio quality is not good. Cooper Gallery Installation & Global Documentary Festival & David Van Tieghem (percussionist) & Hannah Wilke Interview. 34'. [1978?]. This is unedited black & white footage of four apparently unrelated events. The tape begins with tape apparently taken at a exhibition opening; the words "Cooper Gallery"."
Series:
Artists television network collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)294965762
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.