Last summer I had the pleasure of attending the first program of Avant-Garde Cinema hosted by Win Wear and held at Object + Thought, "Dinner and the Avant-Garde." The evening proved to be one of the most exceptional I've experienced in my entire ten years in Denver, the combination of the outdoor setting in a parking lot with projections on the side of a building, food cooked and served down-and-delicious without fuss or fanfare to an appreciative crowd, which gathered tightly packed in a tiny room to watch a number of the best examples of experimental cinema from the history of film, all projected old-school with the actual 16mm prints....the combination was simply a cinema enthusiasts dream come true and I was enthralled.
Since that time the program has developed into a semi-regular series, the curatorial talent and access by local experimental filmmaker Rett Rogers (along with CU Boulder head projectionist Jacob Barreras) plumbing the depths of the medium in the most excellent manner possible. The latest iteration will occur this Thursday evening November 11th here at Plus Gallery and we could not be more thrilled. The screening is dedicated to the poetic exploration of landscapes within Avant-Garde cinema and the work of its most honored artists including Ken Jacobs, Helen Levitt, Len Lye, and Nathaniel Dorsky. On tap are 8 short films that span from the birth of cinema to the present, and offer a range of methods and techniques including sublime documentation, rotoscoped animation, hand painted abstraction, and vivid 3-D. Whether you are well versed or want to discover the extremes of avant garde film, this is a program not to be missed. In addition to the films, home made morsels will be served, as well as thoughtful cocktails and a seasonal Great Divide brew.
Doors will open at 8pm, with an hour of mingling, getting the brain lubricated and engaging with the creative audience that will undoubtedly be on hand. If you would like to join us, a suggested donation of $10 is in place for the event and will be well worth every penny. It could be standing room only, we're not sure, but if you would like to reserve a spot we recommended contacting Rett Rogers at SirStarrett@gmail.com or calling 303-887-5157 in advance, otherwise bring a blanket to sit on or a pillow.
Win Wear is a small collective of Denver-based artists and musicians committed to the creation and promotion of honest artistic expression, along with the preservation and exhibition of the work which inspires it.
Plus Gallery is committed to redefining the way the community interacts with and understands contemporary art.
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