Thoughts on the VSW screening

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The epic drive to Rochester NY proved to be well worth it! The films looked and sounded great on a large screen. The transition from video to super 8 was seamless and quite stunning. I was in awe of Gordon’s technical proficiency. The Q and A afterwards was pleasant and we all enjoyed some rounds at the local pub on a lovely spring night in upstate New York.

In addition, Tara also provided us with a tour of the VSW which has a plethora of treasures. This is a place you could spend hours  doing research, viewing the exhibitions, browsing the collection, or just reading. I would urge anyone interested  in the Visual Arts to take a trip and visit the building. Fantastic time!

Spring Screenings and Lectures

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Here are some exciting events I will be taking part in the next few months.

4/18/15- Visiting Artist at VSW Visual Studies Workshop

5/15/15-Curating films and screening one roll of Journal of Drifting Hours at Sonic Circuits

5/18/15-Local Filmmaker showcase at Hyattsville Library

5/22/524-Miniature Landscape Correspondance at Soundscapes and Sound Identities, Italy with Una Lee

There are other developments in the works, much more soon!

Thoughts on the Visiting Artist Lecture at Salisbury University

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I had a wonderful time speaking to students and faculty at Salisbury University on Thursday. Thanks again to Tara, Dave and Brook. The facility is top notch and the whole event went without any technical glitches. I was able to cover a wide range of topics and I found the questions from the students to be sophisticated and thoughtful. The event was also really well attended.
http://suartgalleries.org/2015/03/11/chris-h-lynn-live-super-8-film-screening-and-artist-talk/
Works screened:
London 5 (2006)
Journal of Drifting Hours, live super 8 projection. Footage shot in Quebec, summer 2007.
Ships Passing on the Huangpu River (2013)

I wanted to screen my newest work, but the lecture actually went over.
Super 8 still above is from the reel I screened.
Thanks again!

Preparing Notes for SU lecture and excerpt from Tongjing

Next week I am off to Salisbury University to deliver a talk and screen some of my films for the visiting artist lecture series (3/12/15). I am really grateful to have the opportunity to showcase my work and to discuss the audiovisual, landscapes, field recordings, and other things with the students of SU.  Here is a link to the event. This is part of their exhibition Alternative Topographies  In the meantime, below is a clip from a new work I will screen for the lecture along with super 8 films.

A special thanks to Li Xiaoxing for taking a number of us to TonJing last summer. A distinctive place  along the banks of the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province. More on this later

Finally arrived!!

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Robert Robertson’s new book arrived last night!
I am really honored and moved to be included in this work.
The text is beautifully written and quite suitable for pedagogical purposes, practitioners, or for someone just venturing into cinema studies.
A must read on the audiovisual!
Here are some links to purchase-
Thanks again Robert!
http://www.ibtauris.com/Search%20Results.aspx?query=robert+robertson