KRZYSZTOF WODICZKO : THE ART OF UN-WAR
a film by Maria Niro
Polish-born New York -based artist Krzysztof Wodiczko combines art and technology to create powerful responses to war, trauma and displacement.
SYNOPSIS
The Art of Un-War tells the story of an artist’s tireless efforts to amplify the voices of the under-heard via his work. This feature length documentary explores the life and work of Krzysztof Wodiczko, an internationally renowned artist at the forefront of large scale slide and video projection. Filmed over the course of six years across three continents, the film showcases Wodiczko's most mesmerizing public projections and iconic works that leave audiences transfixed. Rare behind-the-scenes reveal Wodiczko collaborating with marginalized communities, including victimized women, war veterans, and displaced people to create mesmerizing public works of art all over the world. The film is an in-depth exploration of Wodiczko's unique process of animating historical monuments and facades using 3D video projection mapping to reveal their hidden meanings. Wodiczko's aggressive “art interventions” becomes a channel for healing for the participants who co-create with him while simultaneously give light to societal injustices .
Since 1968, Wodiczko has been creating works for the purpose of challenging audiences all over the world on some of the most prevailing issues of our time: war, homelessness, immigration, and xenophobia, among others. The film creates an immersive experience through interviews with art historians, critics, artists, activists and with unprecedented access to the artist. "The Art of Un-War" deepens the understanding of this extraordinary artist, not only in terms of his innovative work with women, veterans, and displaced people, but also in terms of the life experiences that provided the impetus for his prolific achievements.
Please join us in supporting this important project, to document one of the most creative and original artists of our time, who uses art as a powerful tool for democratic speech and healing. Krzysztof's politically charged work especially on war and xenophobia is relevant today for the issues it raises against the backdrop of our contemporary migrant crisis with millions of people fleeing war and authoritarian governments. His work has never been more prophetic.
Contributions to "The Art of Un-War" are 100% tax deductible through our Fiscal Sponsor Film Forum a 501(c)(3) cultural institution, chartered in New York State as FILM FORUM, Inc.
You can send a check made payable to Film Forum, Inc. with a note in the memo indicating your support is targeted towards the film "The Art of Un-War" and filmmaker Maria Niro and mail to:
Chad Bolton, General Manager
Re: Fiscal Sponsorship
Film Forum
209 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
You can also make a donation with a credit card at Film Forum website by selecting the film you would like to sponsor. The films are arranged alphabetically by the filmmakers last name.
SYNOPSIS
The Art of Un-War tells the story of an artist’s tireless efforts to amplify the voices of the under-heard via his work. This feature length documentary explores the life and work of Krzysztof Wodiczko, an internationally renowned artist at the forefront of large scale slide and video projection. Filmed over the course of six years across three continents, the film showcases Wodiczko's most mesmerizing public projections and iconic works that leave audiences transfixed. Rare behind-the-scenes reveal Wodiczko collaborating with marginalized communities, including victimized women, war veterans, and displaced people to create mesmerizing public works of art all over the world. The film is an in-depth exploration of Wodiczko's unique process of animating historical monuments and facades using 3D video projection mapping to reveal their hidden meanings. Wodiczko's aggressive “art interventions” becomes a channel for healing for the participants who co-create with him while simultaneously give light to societal injustices .
Since 1968, Wodiczko has been creating works for the purpose of challenging audiences all over the world on some of the most prevailing issues of our time: war, homelessness, immigration, and xenophobia, among others. The film creates an immersive experience through interviews with art historians, critics, artists, activists and with unprecedented access to the artist. "The Art of Un-War" deepens the understanding of this extraordinary artist, not only in terms of his innovative work with women, veterans, and displaced people, but also in terms of the life experiences that provided the impetus for his prolific achievements.
Please join us in supporting this important project, to document one of the most creative and original artists of our time, who uses art as a powerful tool for democratic speech and healing. Krzysztof's politically charged work especially on war and xenophobia is relevant today for the issues it raises against the backdrop of our contemporary migrant crisis with millions of people fleeing war and authoritarian governments. His work has never been more prophetic.
Contributions to "The Art of Un-War" are 100% tax deductible through our Fiscal Sponsor Film Forum a 501(c)(3) cultural institution, chartered in New York State as FILM FORUM, Inc.
You can send a check made payable to Film Forum, Inc. with a note in the memo indicating your support is targeted towards the film "The Art of Un-War" and filmmaker Maria Niro and mail to:
Chad Bolton, General Manager
Re: Fiscal Sponsorship
Film Forum
209 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
You can also make a donation with a credit card at Film Forum website by selecting the film you would like to sponsor. The films are arranged alphabetically by the filmmakers last name.