Washing Hands Abnormal
Originally released in 1996. Washing Hands Abnormal is a feature film. directed by Bruce Nauman. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bruce Nauman
Synopsis
In this work, shown on two stacked monitors, Bruce Nauman washes his hands with a thoroughness bordering on obsession. Each from a different vantage point, the two monitors present a simple everyday action, extended to fill almost an hour. The work is a self-portrait in which the hands serve as a metaphor for the artist’s creative potency. The camera’s unorthodox angle, the image’s shifting colors and the repetitive movement unite in giving this commonplace act an hypnotic effect. Bruce Nauman is particularly renowned for his video performances of the 1970s in which his body is the focus of improvised, repetitive acts. The works produced in the ‘90s refer back to the strategy he pursed in his earlier career.
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- Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washing Hands Abnormal about?
In this work, shown on two stacked monitors, Bruce Nauman washes his hands with a thoroughness bordering on obsession. Each from a different vantage point, the two monitors present a simple everyda...
Who directed Washing Hands Abnormal?
Washing Hands Abnormal was directed by Bruce Nauman.
How long is Washing Hands Abnormal?
Washing Hands Abnormal has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Washing Hands Abnormal released?
Washing Hands Abnormal was released on February 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Washing Hands Abnormal?
The main cast of Washing Hands Abnormal includes Bruce Nauman.