George Barber, Beyond Language Selected Video Works 1983 - 2008

Synopsis

A pioneer of British video art, George Barber gained an international reputation with "Scratch Video", an original fast-cutting, multi-layered rhythmic genre of work in the 1980s. Moving away from Scratch in the early 90s, Barber created many low-tech video pieces and was influential in defining the then emergent "slacker" aesthetic. Narrative is at the centre of much of his work, either deconstructing it, as in Scratch, or evolving a delivery and kind of milieu with humour and eclecticism that is very different to anything on television.

The DVD includes: Tilt (1983), Absence of Satan (1985), Yes Frank No Smoke (1985), Secret Society (1986), Taxi Driver II (1987), Arts Council GB Scratch (1988), The Venetian Ghost (1988), 1001 Colours Andy Never Thought Of (1989), Schweppes Ad (1993), Hovis Ad (1994), Curtain Trip (1994), Passing Ship (1994), Waiting For Dave (1994), Say Hello To Lottery Park (1995), The Story Of Wash & Go (1995), The Weather (1995), 2001 Colours Andy Never Thought Of (1996), Withdrawal (1997), I Was Once Involved In A Shit Show (2003), Walking Off Court (2003), Beyond Language (2005), Automotive Action Painting (2007), Following Your Heart Can Lead to Wonderful Things (2008).

The DVD contains a new audio commentary by George Barber and an essay by Matthew Noel-Tod

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2008

Subjects

Film studies

Keywords

advertising; experimental film & video; television advertising; video art

Credits

Director

George Barber

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£40.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

120 minutes

Year

2011

Sections

Title

2001 colours Andy never thought of

Title

Absence of Satan

Title

Ansaphone

Title

Arizona Nubuian Desert kite medley

Title

Branson

Title

Curtain trip

Title

Hovis ad

Title

Passing ship

Title

Say hello to Lottery Park

Title

Schweppes ad

Title

Simultaneous city

Title

Story of Wash and Go, The

Title

Taxi driver II

Title

Weather, The

Title

Withdrawal

Title

Yes Frank no smoke

Distributor

Name

Lux

Email

info@lux.org.uk

Web

https://lux.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 31412960

Address

Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF

Notes

The premier UK source for arts-based moving image materials including experimental film, video art, installation art, performance art, personal documentary, essay films and animation. Incorporates collections previously held by the London Film-makers’ Co-op and London Video Arts. The 4000+ works are available for non-theatric exhibition, some may be purchased on DVD through the online shop, and a selection are streamed for free online viewing.