Monday, May 4, 2009

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Powder, Eyeliner and Eyeshadow

Wine and Opener

Dressing

Disguise

Popcorn

Toothbrush

In Conclusion

Through this project I have found that it is truly possible to capture a persons energy through film. The orchestrated music enables the viewers to see life as a cliched, "soundtrack." Daily routines act almost as choreographed dance routines. I am extremely happy with the result and hope to further the project with new faces and songs.

Inspiration: Warhol


Warhol's screen tests inspired me to find the look and aura I wanted to capture through black and white film. Warhol's screen tests were based on his perception of the person's star quality. If they had that something about them they were asked to sit infront of the tripod and try not to blink. I wanted to add some purpose to the person experience infront of the camera by letting them to their own solitude with their specific chosen action/routine.


Introduction

Things that are done as everyday activities are not normally considered art. But when looked at through a creative perspective you can see these actions as a ballet of movements.

I've asked people to sit on a stool alone in a room in front of a mirror and a camera. They are to preform something they do everyday. They are free of others judgement and outside distractions. This is how they act to solidarity when preforming a mundane or common activity.

The music I have chosen for each of the pieces incorporates and reinforces how our everyday actions and routines can be a carefully orchestrated set of movements that act almost as a sort of dance.

I hope to capture the individual's personality and emotions through their interaction with their everyday event.

This video is my initial production that entails the procedure and the first of my friends performances. Since this time I have created a separate video for each person to act as a sort of live portrait. I am still conducting the individual performances.




Ali Lovell for Maris Bustamante's Art Performance class, Spring 2009 SFSU