Art 21: Ann Hamilton

Did anyone else watch the Art 21 episode on PBS last night? It had Ann
Hamilton who did a series of mouth pinholes. That part was only a small
part of the show, but it was interesting none the less. She used film
canisters that she put in her mouth, then took the tape off, then stood with
her mouth open for some seconds to take the picture. The thing that struck
me most was something she brought up. To take a picture of a person she has
to stand looking at that person about 1-2 feet away with her mouth open.
It's rather awkward. I can't even take pictures in public, outside of my
apartment. I always feel like people are stareing at me. It makes me
really uncomfortable, so I don't enjoy doing my art, so therefore I tend not
to do it. The process of making the image has become so private and
personal to me that I can't share it with anyone. Except my cats of course.
I may be limiting myself, but this limit has caused me to explore more in
the place I live and exist comfortably.

lisa

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Received on Fri Jan 25 11:22:49 2002