Eduardo Chillida
- Alternative title
- Chillida
- Synopsis
- Profiles sculptor Eduardo Chillida (b. 1924), who draws inspiration from the culture and landscape of his native Basque country. Explores his land and his human environment, showing the power of the abstract sculptures he creates and the dynamism of Chillida himself. The artist talks about his work as a constant process of discovery, of problems to solve, and the challenges posed by different types of materials - iron, clay and stone. Shows his works in various museums, churches and public spaces in Spain, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Bilbao and the church of Santa Maria in San Sebastian.
- Series
- Art Lives, Series
- Language
- English
- Country
- Germany
- Year of production
- 1985
- Notes
- Previously available on videocassette from Phaidon Press
- Subjects
- Art
- Keywords
- Basque art; Chillida, Eduardo (1914-); sculpture; Spain; art - Spanish
Credits
- Director
- Laurence Boulting
- Producer
- William Leeson
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 NTSC
- Price
- £17.99)
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 55 minutes
- Year
- 2013
Production Company
- Name
RM Arts
Distributor
- Name
Illuminations
- louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7288 8400
- Address
- Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF - Notes
- Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.
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