Surfacing On the Thames

1970
Country: Canada
Duration: 8 mins
Colour,
Sound: Silent
Available Format/s: 16mm

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‘A beautiful, mysterious yet satisfying optical illusion…celebrates the early passing of a steam on the Thames. Using freeze-frame techniques, elaborate dissolves, and most of the resources on the optical table, this picture is, amongst other things, a Turner come to life. Rimmer’s concern with the surface nature of the film is most evident in this work which, in spite of its filmic complexity, is incredibly simple.’ – Donald Richie, (Museum of Modern Art)

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