Christo: Works in Progress
1978 / 54 min. / color
Directed by Michael Blackwood
“Christo: Works in Progress” takes us around the world on a showcase of the artist’s grand environmental installations. With both critique and praise from members of the communities that have hosted Christo and his works, the film takes a deep look into the process and outcome of pieces such as Wrapped Coast, Running Fence, and Wrapped Walkways. While discussing his inspirations and motives, Christo states, “The work of art is not the fabric, steel poles and cable, the work of art is the hills and the ocean, the sky, the gates, the rocks, the people, the light- this is the work of art.” (Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) Though his work may appear to be visually distracting from the landscapes he creates in, Christo’s aim is to bring attention to the land itself and encourage people to take note of their surroundings.
Directed by
Michael Blackwood
Cast
Christo
Jeanne-Claude
Mary McChesney
Produced by
Michael Blackwood
Cinematography by
Christian Blackwood
Robert Guerra
Seth Schneidman
Charles Wilp
Film Editing by
Christian Blackwood
Mead Hunt
Jeff Schon
Camera and Electrical Department
Thomas Cugini … still photographer
Frank Donnell … still photographer
Ugo Mulas … still photographer
Harry Shunk … still photographer
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