Comments on: Day 16 | Anna Chiaretta Lavatelli

By: nick gialanella

nick gialanella — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:38:15 +0000

the still films captured my attention a lot. i liked watching for the sight shifts in motion that reassured that you were watching a video, forcing this feeling that something was going to happen.

By: karie

karie — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:21:09 +0000

i found it interesting that Lavatelli’s work is continuing the investigation of Cindy Sherman’s work except with the reversal of using video instead of photographs. I feel like Lavatelli’s videos work as photographs also, however, because of her understanding the importance of time. Changing the speed of the clips gives her the ability to frame the moment she wants the viewer to concentrate on.

By: kevin

kevin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:15:12 +0000

The color work really catches my attention and has a strong emotional status. The color usage also is prime. Lime green on the red with the strong lighting is perfect for the atmosphere you were going for.

By: Jesse S

Jesse S — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:59:18 +0000

What interests me most about the untitled still films is the intimate interaction between the camera and person within fixed surroundings. The individual gazing off into space seems to Invite the viewer to identify the human form as video still life, then changing the gaze to the camera confronts the person watching the video thus changing the relationship from viewer to being viewed. I watched these video’s all the way through the first time I saw them and found my self entranced but then oddly uncomfortable at the same time.

By: jenna caschera

jenna caschera — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:35:31 +0000

i was really curious to see Lavatelli’s videos and then i missed them. From what I have seen on [PAM] and her website, I think that the references to Cindy Sherman’s film stills are great. i did get to see “andSHEwasn’t” and it has stuck in my head ever since. the use of color and harsh spot-lighting is unique and voyeuristic.