Stan VanDerBeek's Poemfield Series Exhibited at Andrea Rosen Gallery
Between May 1 and June 20, 2015, the Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York presented Stan VanDerBeek's Poemfield series. This exhibition featured five out of seven computer-generated films created from 1966 to 1971, along with a remastered digital version of Poemfield No. 1, displayed on four walls. Utilizing the BELFLIX software developed by Kenneth Knowlton on an IBM 7094, these films merge VanDerBeek's poetry with digital visuals and soundtracks by John Cage and Paul Motian. Drawing inspiration from his studies at Black Mountain College, VanDerBeek's work exemplifies 'expanded cinema' that invites audience interaction. The display at 525 W 24th Street was enhanced by black curtains, looping projections, and cushions, showcasing his inventive use of visual languages.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: May 1 to June 20, 2015
- Location: Andrea Rosen Gallery, 525 W 24th Street, New York
- Featured works: Poemfield series (1966-1971)
- Number of films shown: 5 of 7 original films plus remastered Poemfield No. 1
- Technical process: Created using BELFLIX program by Kenneth Knowlton with IBM 7094 computer
- Sound contributions: Included compositions by John Cage and Paul Motian
- VanDerBeek's education: Studied at Black Mountain College in the 1950s
- Previous immersive work: Created Movie-Drome geodesic dome in 1965
Entities
Artists
- Stan VanDerBeek
- Kenneth Knowlton
- Robert Brown
- Frank Olvey
- John Cage
- Paul Motian
- Merce Cunningham
Institutions
- Andrea Rosen Gallery
- MIT's Center for Advanced Visual Studies
- Bell Telephone Laboratories
- Black Mountain College
Locations
- New York
- United States