Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Reaction to Pipilotti Rist "I want to see how you see"

What intrigues me about Pipilotti Rist's film "I Want to See How You See" is her willingness to experiment and take risks. Not only does she work with elaborate special effects, but she uses repetition with sound and colors to create an alternate universe. It appears as if the camera is being held by a young child, most likely a toddler, and this is the perspective shown to the viewer. It brings to mind the child within while watching this film, channeling into a younger self, before the stress of adulthood kicks in. The vibrant colors are whimsical and come alive in every frame, while reality is still present, under the surface.