The Jupiter Library is launching a new art program that has an interactive lounge that features film and video projects produced by international artists. Staff at the Jupiter library transformed a small corner on the first floor into a comfortable seating area, where patrons can relax as they watch the featured videos.
Our goal is to expose students to a new art medium, spark conversation and inspire possible projects for students. We have curated a series of videos from conceptual artists and filmmakers that will stream in the video lounge Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each film will be exhibited for a one month period.
Our first feature artist is Allison Kotzig. Her film short called Ghost Orchid is being streamed now through March 29th. The artist website is https://www.facebook.com/AllisonKotzig
"My video work explores dream and trance states brought about by light reflection and movement as they relate to identity, transformation, mystery and transcendental experience," said Kotzig.
Ghost Orchid
2018
A Mambo interrupts
time. In the interstices of the seconds, the spirits of the Ghost Orchids
change form to dance and play in the Florida Everglades.
Video:
Concept, direction, editing: Allison Kotzig
Cinematography: Melissa McCabe
Mambo: Manbo Vivi
Ghost Orchids/Dancer: Glavidia Alexis
Ghost Orchids/Dancer: Tamara Augustin
Special thanks to Prem Subrahmanyam for his
footage of actual Ghost Orchids in bloom.
Music: Manbo Vivi “Nan Gran Chemen” re-mixed by
Allison Kotzig with everglades sounds
Here are a few video stills from the Ghost Orchid.
We are excited about this project because it will give the students and community the chance to learn more about video art as an art medium in a welcoming setting.
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