Exquisite Corpse

Exquisite Corpse

1978
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Overview

The "exquisite corpse" named in the title of this piece refers to a favorite game of the Surrealists, played by passing a folded sheet of paper among a group; each person draws one section of a body on the folded segment without looking at the other sides. What was done with pen and paper, Gusella accomplishes electronically using the VideoLab. Utilizing quick, voltage-controlled live switching between two cameras, Gusella approximates composite images. For examples, his torso appears to combine with a close-up of his face. The perceptual effect is mesmerizing and disorienting.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1978
Status Released
Language EN
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Cast

Ernest Gusella
Ernest Gusella

Key Crew

Ernest Gusella
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