Monday July 27, 2009
She Dont Use Jelly (Video) – The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips – ‘She Don’t Use Jelly’.
Directed by Wayne Coyne.
“I know a guy who goes to shows
When he’s at home and he blows his nose
He don’t use tissues or his sleeve
He don’t use napkins or any of these
He uses maaa-a-aaaaaaaa-ga-ziiiiiiines”
Enjoy Splendour you lucky little monkeys.
Words by Amy
Monday July 13, 2009
Jigsaw Falling Into Place from Felipe Pérez on Vimeo.
Radiohead – ‘Jigsaw Falling into Place’
Directed by Adam Buxton and Garth Jennings
Stack-hat cam!
I love the simplicity of this film clip. It is such a literal and intimate performance of their music, but still with that little bit of a challenging twist you come to expect. Feeling personally attached that close to their faces is a bit uncomfortable and almost a bit surreal as the room starts spinning a bit harder and you are just hoping that sweat doesn’t come at you (probably most Radiohead fan’s wet dream).
Words by Amy
Monday July 6, 2009
…Can be a taxing exercise.
I went to the Double Take: Anne Lander Award for video and new media exhibition yesterday at the Art Gallery NSW. What it cemented in my mind is that it is GREAT to see an engaging and entertaining work in a gallery. It is so refreshing to be able to laugh whole heartedly with a work. I think all too often art is pitched as an academic/elitist activity where if you don’t get it then you may be left wondering forever.
The thing about this exhibition is that the works play with different levels. So the viewer is introduced to some works that are engaging (and where they can definitely take something away that is not confusion) and others that might require a little more time. But you can really figure it out just by thinking about the works that you do understand and feel welcomed into those that could initially be daunting.
I suppose my point is that yes there is a place for super conceptual art but you need to also have art which people can instantly engage with. THEN you can take them up into the hot air balloon where they can develop critical thoughts that are waiting in the clouds.
I am sure that there are plenty of movements and philosophies about this articulated in a clearer and more succinct manner and when I have the time to find them, will be sure to introduce you.
Till then, the exhibition is on till 19 July and I would say see it and please laugh out loud.
Words by Amy
Tuesday June 30, 2009
These guys from Melbourne are beautiful! The aim of their work is often to engage with audiences of all age groups. I love that they play with fascination and negotiate fun ways to manipulate space. Really lovely. The humble telescope is one of the more recent projects. Here’s a link to their site.
Words by Amy
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