Apr 30, 2008

Screenings

Update:
I've started uploading some of my earlier works onto YouTube. Click on the title of the film to access link.

I hope to share and incorporate some of my film work into this blog by May or June of 2008. Once I finish my current project, I will have more time to devote to this endeavor.

No worries, jenji...rest and relaxation are near...
Until then, I invite to check out these screen captures from some of my pieces.


capture from "Inner Chatter" 16mm b/w reversal film: shot on CP16






























Screen captures from "Ocultarse" 16mm b/w reversal film--
shot on CP-16 camera and video




















Screen capture from "Perpetual Digression" shot on SONY 2100

Apr 17, 2008

Tattle Tale!







and now, we join the debate already in progress...

Sen. Clinton:
...oh yeah, well Senator Obama has stated time and again that he uses Astroglide, when in fact he uses KY Jelly, which I think we would all agree is an elitist product... and he knows it! So...so...so, that makes him a poopie pants!

Sen. Obama:
Oh yeah, well Senator Clinton has repeatedly stated that she uses Mastermind sheen in her hair, when in fact she uses Dumb Blonde and she knows it! So....so....so, that makes her an even bigger poopie pants!

(whispers echo across the audience "Obama hates blondes")

Charlie Gibson:
Senator Obama, do you mean to suggest that Senator Clinton is a dumb blonde?

Sen. Obama:
No, Charlie...Dumb Blonde is a Tigi hair care product.

Charlie:
Huh...that's not written on my profoundly, overproduced list of questions...

(crickets)

Sen. Clinton:
May I respond to that, Charlie? Although I believe Barack to be a good man, he does in fact hate blondes and all women, even black women; and white people; oh, and men, but not black men; and animals, but not black Labradors; and you, Charlie....man, does he ever hate you.

Oh, wait! And he hates the American flag, which means that he hates all Americans, as well as Betsy Ross! So, clearly he is the biggest poopie pants of all time...

George Snuffleupagus:
Huh. Well, my profoundly, overproduced card says to ask about Senator Obama's reluctance regarding the American Fag Sin. So, Senator Obama, is it just American fags that you find sinful or international fags as well?

(whispers across the audience echo "Obama hates American fags who sin")

(George holds an index finger to his ear)
(he chuckles)

I'm sorry Senator, I have just been informed that the question was supposed to read American flag pin. Isn't that just a kick in the pants...can someone bring me my glasses, please?

(meanwhile, the news wires fire up and the viral explosion ensues, 'OBAMA HATES FAGS WHO SIN!')

Charlie:
Senator Obama, Americans have indeed been questioning your allegiance to our flag, as you simply refuse to wear a flag pin upon your lapel. It's quite a hot topic on the Internet. In fact, we have a video of a concerned American for you to see, sir.

(insert YouTube video of rambling imbecile with patriotic pin concerns HERE)

What do you say to those concerned, Senator?

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*Reply missing because jenji literally wretched out loud upon hearing this question and couldn't hear the reply, as she was busy ranting around the house in an enraged, Hitler'esk manner, however in an effort to encourage the continuity and flow of this blog entry, she decided to apply an answer that was most appropriate for the question.

*Senator Obama:
Well Charlie, I would tell the woman in the video, as well as any American concerned with my allegiance to our country over an absent pin, that they are fuckin morons who need to read a book before their brains begin to drain from their nostrils. I would also like to mention that although I consider Senator Clinton to be a valued friend that I would break bread with, but never donate a kidney to, it is in fact she who hates you, Charlie; and black people; and animals; and South Park; and poor people; and blowjobs--man o man does she ever hate blowjobs.

(whispers echo across the audience "blowjobs blowjobs blowjobs")

(INSERT CONDESCENDING, COPYRIGHTED OBAMA SIGH and SMIRK HERE)

And as we all know Charlie, those who hate blowjobs are THE biggest poopie pants in the whole, wide world--like, ever, EVER!

(a bell rings, which sounds very much like the bell at the slaughter auction)

Charlie:
I'm sorry Senators, but we have run out of time. I suppose the pressing topic of blowjobs will have to wait until the next debate. Until then, goodnight from Pennsylvania.

(Charlie elbows George)
Say goodnight, George.

George:
I can't find my Chapstick.

(Charlie elbows George again)

Charlie:
Say goodnight, George.

George:
Oh, sorry....goodnight, George.

I think we would learn more about these two individuals if they just went on Jeopardy and sparred it out at those podiums. At least we would have some sort of gauge as to their knowledge about anything other than the gossip of the day.

They should both be ashamed of their behavior, while Charlie Gibson and George -it's impossible for me to wear anymore Chapstick than I am currently sporting-- Snuffleupagus should be immediately fired and sign on to anchor Inside Edition.

jenji

Apr 6, 2008

More Artistic Inspiration

I'm a big fan of Nick and Sheila Pye. In fact, I had the pleasure of seeing one of their exhibitions last year, A Life Of Errors, at The Rare Gallery in NYC. I was also fortunate enough to meet them at a speaking engagement in New York a couple of years ago, wherein they welcomed thoughts and questions for about 2 hours and then showed much of their completed works, as well as various works in progress.

This clip is just a snippet of The Paper Wall



There are extraordinarily down to earth, present, open, unpretentious, smug-free and overall, lovely people.

They work within a variety of mediums including still photography, 16mm film and HD. If they are ever in your town I would highly recommend checking them out.


jenji

Apr 5, 2008

Grand Central Station

This is a fantastic piece of work by ImprovEverywhere.



Great performance piece, very creative and inspirational for those of us who are makers.

It reminds me that I can't wait to begin making my own work again. Very soon...June 08.

Detailed schematics are being drawn up for a new piece of work and I'm so eager to begin the collaborative process for this project with a fellow artist for whom I have the highest esteem, regard and respect for.


jenji