Pinchneck

Pinchneck

Bruce Nauman
1968, 2 min, color, silent, 16 mm film on video

Description

In several of his films Nauman manipulates his flesh (see Pulling Mouth and Thighing). Here he pinches his neck as well as his cheeks and mouth. Related are a series of contemporaneous infrared photos by Jack Fulton for which Nauman posed, pulling his lips and cheeks into odd distortions.

Exhibition & Distribution Conditions

In exhibition, this title must be projected. The sound must be played through speakers. Headphones are not permitted.