Janssen Porch/Garden '79
Identifier
F.2011-01-0174a
Date Of Production
circa 1976
Abstract
Elam’s “Janssen Porch/Garden ’79” opens bewilderingly focused on wavering tree branches. Panning away, the camera, from high a vantage, notes the environment, e.g. neighboring buildings and the garden below (this is seemingly the same Logan Square garden that frequents Elam's work). The camera, focusing on blossoming flowers and vegetables, descends to the garden and proceeds out beyond the garden’s boundary fence. In the alley beyond, the camera notes a passing vehicle before several abrupt cuts. Retreating, the camera re-surveys the garden. The film concludes with several seconds of seemingly the same environment drenched in snow.
Run Time
6 min 37 sec
Format
8mm
Extent
315 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Elam, JoAnn (is filmmaker)
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