A look at abstract expressionist moving image : Highway 88 video installation as a case study
Ewe, Emmaline (2023)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060722327
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060722327
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This thesis focused on the subgenre of abstract expressionist moving image. The works of three contemporary moving image artists, Stan Brakhage, Pipilotti Rist and Bill Viola, were analysed to exemplify traits of abstract expressionist video art. Along with this study, a video installation titled Highway 88 was created. The study was conducted to explicate the context in which the moving image artwork was created.
Data for this thesis were collected from a variety of relevant sources such as articles, books, videos, and interviews. Artworks for analysis were sourced from the artists’ own websites or YouTube for this study.
The study explored and defined abstract expressionist moving image as an art style along with what artwork this genre constituted of. The study encouraged artists to experiment with an often overlooked genre by demystifying works in the field showing that abstract expressionist moving image works has its place in the context of fine art.
Data for this thesis were collected from a variety of relevant sources such as articles, books, videos, and interviews. Artworks for analysis were sourced from the artists’ own websites or YouTube for this study.
The study explored and defined abstract expressionist moving image as an art style along with what artwork this genre constituted of. The study encouraged artists to experiment with an often overlooked genre by demystifying works in the field showing that abstract expressionist moving image works has its place in the context of fine art.