Washing Hands Normal
Feb 10, 1996 · 55m
Director
Bruce NaumanOverview
This stacked two-screen video installation shows the artist washing his hands with a vigour that goes beyond a daily cleaning ritual. The energy of the gesture and the distortive effect of the double screen evoke a sinister prior event and a sense panic or fear. Here Nauman continues his ongoing investigation into human psychology and feelings of discomfort. The sense of anxiety is heightened by the echoing sound of the water draining away for the fifty-five-minute duration of the double footage.
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About Washing Hands Normal
What is Washing Hands Normal about?
This stacked two-screen video installation shows the artist washing his hands with a vigour that goes beyond a daily cleaning ritual. The energy of the gesture and the distortive effect of the double screen evoke a sinister prior event and a sense panic or fear. Here Nauman continues his ongoing investigation into human psychology and feelings of discomfort. The sense of anxiety is heightened by…
When was Washing Hands Normal released?
Washing Hands Normal was released on February 10, 1996.
How long is Washing Hands Normal?
Washing Hands Normal runs 55 minutes.
Who directed Washing Hands Normal?
Washing Hands Normal was directed by Bruce Nauman.
Who is in the cast of Washing Hands Normal?
The cast of Washing Hands Normal includes Bruce Nauman (Himself).