In this special program, a collaboration with EYE, we spotlight the work of visual artist Paul Sharits, best known for his work in experimental filmmaking. Sharits’ films, rather than just expecting viewers to follow along, instead invite them to move through the film on their own. Like watching water flowing or a candle flame, observing the small changes in form in his films is almost a meditative experience.

Curated by artists (and Sharits fans) Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder, this program presents two of their artistic precursor’s films.

The films in this program have no dialogue.

This program screened as part of KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival 2016

Showing in this program

Analytical Studies II: Unframed Lines

• Paul Sharits
• United States, 1971
• 41 min.

Declarative Mode

• Paul Sharits
• United States, 1976
• 50 min.