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Eva Hesse

October 16, 2016 @ 3:30 pm

Venue

Tidemark Theatre
1220 Shoppers Row
Campbell River, BC V9W 2C8 Canada
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Eva Hesse (RAFF)

Directed by Marcie Begleiter / 2016 / USA / 105 min

“I am interested in solving an unknown factor of art and an unknown factor of life.” -Eva Hesse

“Eva Hesse marries thorough biographical and psychological accounts…an incredible artist’s tragic life and wants for nothing…” – Benjamin Sutton Hyperallergic

“The art world had a crush on her; after seeing this movie, I developed one as well.” – J. Hoberman Tablet Magazine

An exceptional portrait of Eva Hesse, this film profiles one of the most remarkable and important contemporary artists of the 20th century. Passionately creative and ambitious, Hesse challenged the male-dominated art world by insisting that she be evaluated not as a female artist, but purely as a contemporary artist. Her sensual and organic sculptures stood out against the more accepted minimalist works of the time. This documentary is also a unique historical picture; during World War II Eva Hesse fled to the United States where she forged a new path for herself as a contemporary artist. Hesse’s life was filled with tragedy as she endured the early loss of her parents while her extended family members were killed in Nazi concentration camps. The traumas in Hesse’s life pushed her to channel personal struggles into her art and create more. While her life was cut tragically short, there is no doubt that Hesse’s work was groundbreaking; she pushed the limits of exhibition spaces and created surprising sculptural pieces using industrial and unusual materials. Her sculptures are deeply personal, vulnerable, and seemingly alive. Eva Hesse’s story is imperative for anyone interested in the mid-20th century shifts in contemporary art and the impact of women in the arts.

Watch the trailer for Eva Hesse here.

Official selection: Washington Jewish Film Festival 2016, DOK.fest Munich 2016, Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2016, and DOCAVIV 2016.

Get more information about the Reel Art Film Festival here.

Tickets: Adult Individual Screening $12, Student/Low Income Individual Screening $6 (all prices plus applicable taxes and fees)

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Babes in Arms: As per fire regulations, every body that goes into the auditorium must have a ticket, including infants. For this performance, complimentary tickets will be provided for babes in arms. Please inform Ticket Centre staff if you will be bringing a child under 2 years of age.