Kracina, Damijan; Leben, Vladimir
No. 359
"Ape Boys"
Artist: Kracina, Damijan; Leben, Vladimir
Title: Ape Boys
Duration: 00:12:11
Year: 2004
Genre: Music video / Art video / Performance

 
SYNOPSIS

This music video with Damijan Kracina on bass and Vladimir Leben on drums was first a video performance in an installation in which the scenery simulated the ape’s natural habitat, similarly to what is done in TV documentaries. The video is exhibited as part of a video installation on a television set in a black box with printed screens. The artists wear ape costumes and play an introductory song and three grunge pieces. The video was exhibited as part of a group project with Galapagos and Animal Tour. The artists are brought together by their examination of issues relating to animals, their rights and characteristics, and a good sense of humour and the absurd.


 
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