Dressing

About This Movie

Dressing (1976) is one of those experimental pieces that feels more like an immersive art installation than a traditional film. It stitches together a variety of animations and eclectic footage, like the Olympic torch lighting, layered with a sense of ritualistic exploration. The pacing can be a bit disjointed, but that adds to its charm—there's a dreamlike quality to the way the images interact, almost like a visual stream of consciousness. The work reflects Hans Hollein's avant-garde ideas, which makes it distinctive in the context of 70s multimedia art. It’s not just a film; it’s an experience that challenges the boundaries of design and moving images at a time when such explorations were just beginning to flourish.

Dressing has a bit of an obscure history, primarily showcased during the Cooper Hewitt Museum's opening exhibition in 1976. It's a rarity among collectors, not because of mainstream acclaim, but due to its unique conceptual focus and the artistic collaborators involved. Original formats are scarce, so it often flies under the radar, but for those interested in avant-garde cinema and design, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a transformative era in art.