Alle Tage Wieder - Let Them Swing
Tomorrow and Tomorrow And Tomorrow – Let Them Swing
Margaret Raspé
Taking a cup in your hand, emptying it, holding it under water, scrubbing, rinsing, putting it on the draining board, over and over again – all actions that usually happen unconsciously and automatically. Who has ever actually dedicated time to thinking about the task of washing up? Raspé is fascinated by day-to-day tasks, and devotes most of her films to them. The special aspect about her work is the camera perspective, which is provided by her »camera helmet«. Positioned on her head, the camera follows her movements and, in doing so, records the act of washing up.
Margaret Raspé
Margaret Raspé (* 1933) became known in the early 1970s for her performative experimental films made using the »camera helmet« that she designed. In addition to films, Raspé’s work includes audio installations, performative practices and automatic drawing. In her works, Raspé focuses on reflecting on the concept of nature and overlooked everyday activities.
Films by Margaret Raspé (Selection)
Selbstportrait und vice versa 1979 | Blau auf Weiß, Ränder und Rahmen 1979 | Die Selbstbewegung des Frautomaten oder Schein bleibt Schein 1977 | Oh Tod, wie nahrhaft bist du 1972 / 1973 | Der Sadist schlägt das eindeutig Unschuldige 1971
