Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye

Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye

2009
18m
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Documentary Animation
Overview

Len Lye (1901-1980) was a pioneer of experimental animation, and also of kinetic sculpture. This short film dramatically presents 18 minutes inside the head of the artist as a teenager. The opening scenes are set in New Zealand in the year 1917, on the day when Lye (setting out on his bicycle to deliver newspapers) makes his excited discovery that motion can be the basis for a radically new approach to art.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Auckland University Press New Zealand Film Commission The New Zealand Film Archive Len Lye Foundation
Production Countries
New Zealand

Keywords

illustrator artist voiceover

Quick Facts

Release Date July 7, 2009
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Matthew Barnes
Matthew Barnes

Len Lye

Oscar Heim
Oscar Heim

Young Len Lye

Michael Hurst
Michael Hurst

Voice

Key Crew

Shirley Horrocks
Producer
Roger Horrocks
Writer
Roger Horrocks
Director