Celestial Subway Lines/Salvaging Noise

Synopsis

Ken Jacobs employs a modified magic lantern, an early image projector from the 17th century, to create a distinctive visual experience in Celestial Subway Lines/Salvaging Noise. The film features morphing, flickering images that resemble photo-negatives, transforming the act of projection into an abstract interplay of light and shadow. Jacobs' technique challenges traditional perceptions of visual media, inviting audiences to engage with the historical and avant-garde aspects of projection art. The 68-minute film was released in 2005 and produced in the United States.