A Shirley Horrocks documentary about New Zealand artist Len Lye. Lye's international reputation rests on his work as a filmmaker and kinetic sculptor and his lively contributions to the London and New York avant-garde. The documentary explores Lye's career and ideas with the help of historical footage and excerpts from his films. It introduces many of his kinetic works, and documents how some of his most ambitious plans are now being realized in New Zealand.
The title of this documentary takes its name from one of Len Lye's most complex and theatrical sculptures. Its climax is the installation and performance of Flip & Two Twisters at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth. ...
Available on DVD and VHS from Point of View Productions, Roadshow (Education) and Aro St Video.
govett-brewster art gallery, kinetic sculpture, roger horrocks, art, len lye, sculpture, evan webb