Pacing Upside Down

About This Movie

Pacing Upside Down is a fascinating exploration of movement and form captured in a raw, unedited video format. Bruce Nauman's choice to walk the edges of various shapes like circles and spirals adds a hypnotic quality, creating an atmosphere that feels both meditative and slightly disorienting. The piece captures the essence of video as a medium, allowing for those longer, unbroken takes that film just couldn't achieve at the time. It’s not just a performance; it’s an ongoing conversation about the body in space and time, plus the repetitive nature of action. Nauman's pacing feels deliberate yet spontaneous, making it a curious work that lingers in the mind long after viewing.

Pacing Upside Down was initially released on video, which was a relatively new medium and allowed artists like Nauman to break away from traditional film constraints. Its scarcity and unique format make this piece particularly interesting to collectors. As video art gains traction, this title retains a niche appeal, especially for those interested in the evolution of performance art and the specific aesthetics of late 60s experimental video.