Invisible Man

2005
PERFORMANCE, VIDEO
DURATION: 5:16

Invisible Man recreates the prologue of Ralph Ellison’s famous novel. Starting in darkness, the artist is exposed gradually to light– one bulb at a time. The intense light becomes too much for the digital camera to process and he is blown into a consequential white-out. 

Similar to Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests, the focus becomes an attempt to become one with the environment. The artist's job is to be and allow the lights to control his existence.

VIDEOGRAPHY
Jeff Stein
Stevie Calandra

Performance, VideoLeaf SilverRalph Ellison, light, light bulb, white-out, white light, environment