Documentary on Laurie Lipton's Lifelong Drawing Practice
A documentary by James Scott profiles American artist Laurie Lipton (born 1953, New York; lives in Los Angeles), who claims to have drawn more than anyone else on the planet. The film includes an interview with director Terry Gilliam, a fan of Lipton's work. It chronicles her life and creative evolution, from drawing as a child to producing thousands of meticulous black-and-white images. Her drawings, often deeply disturbing, depict moments where multiple levels of reality blur, and the absurd, frightening, and unexpected intrude into everyday life. Lipton states she has never cooked or had children, only drawn. The documentary was published on Artribune in 2019.
Key facts
- Laurie Lipton was born in New York in 1953 and lives in Los Angeles.
- James Scott directed the documentary about Lipton.
- Terry Gilliam appears in the film as a fan of Lipton.
- Lipton has drawn since childhood and produced thousands of black-and-white images.
- Her drawings are realistic and often disturbing, blending different levels of reality.
- Lipton says she has never cooked or had children, only drawn.
- The documentary was published on Artribune in 2019.
- Lipton claims no one on the planet has drawn more than she has.
Entities
Artists
- Laurie Lipton
- James Scott
- Terry Gilliam
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles