Tar Pits Film (16mm film negative thrown in the La Brea Tar Pits, ridden over hot tarmac by a motorcycle, soaked in kitty litter, lighter fluid, mayonnaise and body lotion)

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Tar Pits Film (16mm film negative thrown in the La Brea Tar Pits, ridden over hot tarmac by a motorcycle, soaked in kitty litter, lighter fluid, mayonnaise and body lotion)

2006
Time Based Media
16mm film negative transferred to digital video, no sound
Duration: 00:02:21
Purchased with funds provided by LENS: Photography Council, 2015 (M.2015.59.1-.5)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Morse, Rebecca. 27 L.A. Photographers: LENS: Photography Council at LACMA 2013-2018. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2018.