Light Traps
Originally released in 1975. Light Traps is a feature film. directed by Louis Hock. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the 1970s, Californian artist Louis Hock created a number of studies in the effects of pure colour. The late 1960s saw the rise of the ‘colour field’ vogue which arose in abstract painting in reaction to the emphasis on individual expressive gestures in Abstract Expressionism. ‘Colour field’ artists like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman sought to empty the image plane out into broad, flat areas of colour. With its humming bars of pure hues, Light Traps is like a moving ‘colour field’ painting – a ‘colour field’ film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Light Traps about?
In the 1970s, Californian artist Louis Hock created a number of studies in the effects of pure colour. The late 1960s saw the rise of the ‘colour field’ vogue which arose in abstract painting i...
Who directed Light Traps?
Light Traps was directed by Louis Hock.
How long is Light Traps?
Light Traps has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Light Traps released?
Light Traps was released on January 1, 1975 in theaters.