Gestures
Jun 11, 1974 · 33m
Director
Hannah WilkeOverview
Assuming roles of both performer and director in "Gestures", Wilke explores her own face as artistic material. Whether kneading her skin into misshapen contortions or enacting stereotypical poses, she stages a fluid, continuous sequence of actions in front of the camera. Her performance calls attention to and deconstructs familiar representations of women, as well as encourages the viewer's personal or cultural associations with these gestures while also reclaiming agency over such depictions as her own.
Cast of Gestures
Crew of Gestures
About Gestures
What is Gestures about?
Assuming roles of both performer and director in "Gestures", Wilke explores her own face as artistic material. Whether kneading her skin into misshapen contortions or enacting stereotypical poses, she stages a fluid, continuous sequence of actions in front of the camera. Her performance calls attention to and deconstructs familiar representations of women, as well as encourages the viewer's…
When was Gestures released?
Gestures was released on June 11, 1974.
How long is Gestures?
Gestures runs 33 minutes.
Who directed Gestures?
Gestures was directed by Hannah Wilke.
Who is in the cast of Gestures?
The cast of Gestures includes Hannah Wilke (Herself).