Last night I went to "REDCAT" to see filmmaker Carolee Schneeman. It has been years since I've seen her work and I've never actually seen her in person. She showed 3 older films and 2 more recent works. My favorite film of hers is, of course, FUSES from 1967. It's amazing to me that I never get bored or anxious watching this half hour long silent experimental film. Possibly because most of the content is borderline pornographic. The film is one of those things that are so brilliant they seem almost obvious to attempt in retrospect. Painting on the film and layering in many other frenetic visual elements, there is an energy force being pushed between the two lovers and then pushed from the subjects onto the audience. It's a wholly unique film experience, seeing FUSES. The artist conveys a primordial mode of consciousness and in doing so expresses a inclusive and plural sexuality. It's a groundbreaking work and required viewing for anyone wishing to go further in erotic cinema.
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