Several months ago, Kanye West decided to release the video for his single, Welcome To Heartbreak, earlier than expected. He did so, I believe, to make sure his name and brand would be attached to this new style - The I think my computer screen's messed up, but it's really Not style. And although Kanye's finished product was impressive, the fresh, pixel-bending style of video art did not originate with Mr. West. Nor did it originate with the director of the video, Nabil.
I recently discovered the work of American video and animation artist, Takeshi Murata. The 35 year old native of Chicago created this groundbreaking medium with his 2006 film, Silver.
The film was originally installed as on a 42 x 75 inch projection screen. And, after you watch below, you will probably agree that seeing it in person would have been quite the sight. If you find the film to be a bit haunting and old fashioned, that's because they are scenes that have been re-imagined from Mario Bava's 1960 horror film, Black Sunday.
I'd try to watch it with all the lights off and with nice speakers. Enjoy.
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