The International Festival of Films on Art - 38th edition from March 17 to 29, 2020
Double Take: The Art of Elizabeth King
English
Cinematography:
Simone Keith
Graphic creation:
Todd Lanning
Editing:
Olympia Stone
Music:
Fred Story
Script:
Jody Becker
Sound:
Simone Keith
Artists:
Elizabeth King
Composer:
Fred Story
Director:
Olympia Stone
Categories :
FIFA Official selection
Synopsis
Canadian Premiere
This film highlights the work and perfectionism of American sculptor Elizabeth King, who embarks on each new project posing a single question to herself: “Can this be done?” Viewers will discover King’s creative process, curiosity, and obsessive drive to solve the inevitable series of artistic and technical problems that arise in creating her sculptures and animations. Between realism and surrealism, the film highlights the artist’s passion for automata and puppets, as well as the role of movement and the body throughout her career.
This film highlights the work and perfectionism of American sculptor Elizabeth King, who embarks on each new project posing a single question to herself: “Can this be done?” Viewers will discover King’s creative process, curiosity, and obsessive drive to solve the inevitable series of artistic and technical problems that arise in creating her sculptures and animations. Between realism and surrealism, the film highlights the artist’s passion for automata and puppets, as well as the role of movement and the body throughout her career.
Directors
Olympia Stone
Filmography | The Collector: Allan Stone’s Life in Art (2007); The Cardboard Bernini (2012); Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck (2015); The Original Richard McMahan ( 2017); Double Take: The Art of Elizabeth King (2018)