Film Lens
Maimed Artist profiles Mark Pauline, a performance artist known for his work with machines at Survival Research Laboratories. The documentary presents a candid look at the risks associated with machine performance art, particularly focusing on Pauline's personal experience of losing most of one hand during experimentation. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can accompany the pursuit of artistic expression in this field.
The film runs for 22 minutes and captures the often violent and industrial nature of kinetic sculpture. It emphasizes the thin line between entertainment and insanity in performance art, showcasing the extreme lengths artists like Pauline go to in order to convey their vision. The documentary provides insight into the world of performance art that challenges conventional boundaries and safety norms.
Why Watch
- •Meet Mark Pauline, a groundbreaking machine performance artist.
- •See the extreme risks of kinetic sculpture in action.
- •Find out how art can blur the line with danger.
Did You Know
•Mark Pauline lost most of one hand during experimentation.
•The documentary was released in 1984 and has a duration of 22 minutes.
•Survival Research Laboratories is known for its machine performance art.
Perfect For
Performance art enthusiastsFans of industrial designThose curious about avant-garde art