Conversation in Pieces
Ruscica Jani
Like a sprawling, inconclusive conversation, 'Conversation in Pieces' enlists six objects to reflect upon issues related to representation.
Production Year
2016
Duration
00:21:00
Tyyppi
Asiasana
animation, conversation, emotions, experimental films, music, political art, portraits (works of art ), representation, theatrical puppets
Original Title
Conversation in Pieces
English Title
Conversation in Pieces
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
Yes
Sound
Yes
Cast
Jani Ruscica (Author), Jani Ruscica (Cinematographer), Päivi Kettunen (Cinematographer), Anu Keränen (Cinematographer), Johannes Salomaa (Composer), Jani Ruscica (Director), Jani Ruscica (Editor), Tiina Aarniala (Editor), Jani Ruscica (Script), Jani Ruscica (Editor), Alfred Kordelinin säätiö (Funder), Yleisradio Oy (Funder), Suomen elokuvasäätiö (Funder), AVEK (Funder), Askel tuotannot Ky (Production Company), Janne Laine (Sound Design)
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Jani Ruscica is an artist working with video, photography, sculpture and other media. Ruscica is based in Helsinki and was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London and at the Academy of Fine Art in Helsinki. Ruscica's self reflexive works explore the intersection between cinema, video art, theatre and performance. Ruscica has worked with scientists, theatre makers and street performers. Recent exhibitions include Casino Luxembourg, 5th Momentum Biennial in Moss, Norway (2009) and Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm (2009), Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki (2009), as well as screenings in institutions such as Centre Pompidou in Paris, TATE Modern in London and MoMA in New York.
11 works