Work of Art Flip & Two Twisters (1995)
Flip & Two Twisters is Shirley Horrocks' documentary about New Zealand-born artist Len Lye. Motion maestro Lye's international reputation rests on his work as a filmmaker and kinetic sculptor, and his lively contributions to the London and New York avant-garde. The documentary explores Lye's career and ideas, with the help of historical footage and excerpts from his films. It includes footage of Lye in typically exuberant form outlining his process, introduces many of his kinetic works, and documents how some of his most ambitious plans are being realised in New Zealand.
Primary Title
- Work of Art
Secondary Title
- Flip & Two Twisters
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 9 July 1995
Release Year
- 1995
Start Time
- 21 : 45
Finish Time
- 22 : 40
Duration
- 55:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- Flip & Two Twisters is Shirley Horrocks' documentary about New Zealand-born artist Len Lye. Motion maestro Lye's international reputation rests on his work as a filmmaker and kinetic sculptor, and his lively contributions to the London and New York avant-garde. The documentary explores Lye's career and ideas, with the help of historical footage and excerpts from his films. It includes footage of Lye in typically exuberant form outlining his process, introduces many of his kinetic works, and documents how some of his most ambitious plans are being realised in New Zealand.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Lye, Len--1901-1980
- Kinetic sculpture--New Zealand
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Art
Hosts
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand (Narrator)
Contributors
- Shirley Horrocks (Writer)
- Caterina De Nave (Executive Producer)
- Robin Laing (Producer)
- Shirley Horrocks (Director)
- Shirley Horrocks (Producer)
- Len Lye (Subject)
- Point of View Productions (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Lye, Len--1901-1980
- Kinetic sculpture--New Zealand
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand