Episode of Series “Working Artists”.
Jim Pallas assembles fantastic sculptures which move and light up as they respond to heat, sound and motion. The film follows Pallas as he creates new pieces, describes finished work and explains the philosophy behind his art. In the final sequence, Pallas attends the unveiling of his latest work which displays intricate light patterns triggered by the movement of dancers.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016227
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Pallas, Jim
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Themes, motives
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Movement in art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculptors - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Modern
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Creative ability
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)