(photo credit: http://www.tate.org.uk/tateetc/issue10/dancingwhitedarkness.htm)
The divine Maya Deren. Experimental film maker and actress who lived on the Lower East Side as an artist way before anyone else was doing it. There is something intensely awake about her on film and very, very subtle. Go take a peek here.
And, as for a young, up and coming actress’ view, go take a look at Skylar’s blog. She chose the subject for this week’s Corner View, and her excitement over the subject matter is absolutely contagious.
Who’s the favorite actor in your life?
For other faves:
09/02/2011 at 8:21 am Permalink
I have never heard of her, but can’t wait to spend a few minutes looking through her works. Thanks for sharing.
09/02/2011 at 9:16 am Permalink
Thank you! It’s a discovery for me! I have videos to see now
And for Charlie Chaplin – a a lot of artists – you’re right. No white without black, no light without darkness!
09/02/2011 at 9:34 am Permalink
can’t say that I’ve heard of her. it should be some interesting reading.
I love CV.
Take care.
09/02/2011 at 10:40 am Permalink
Maya Deren is a another fine actor. There just are so many to list. Right?! xo
09/02/2011 at 11:34 am Permalink
I hadn’t heard of her before but I’ve just watched “At Land” and thought it was great. Reminds me of the surrealists’ paintings.
09/02/2011 at 12:04 pm Permalink
I love this still-photograph, makes me want to explore your link…now. Maya looks a little like Katherine Hepburn in this photo doesn’t she? Thanks Cate!
09/02/2011 at 12:48 pm Permalink
heard so much about her from maybe anais nin? but don’t KNOW her. as always the corner view gets a person thinking……! and off on new adventures!
10/02/2011 at 3:26 am Permalink
I haven’t heard of her either. But she’s very beautiful!
10/02/2011 at 3:27 am Permalink
This was great! I love the video I watched of her talking about women. And her brilliant, creative mind — “slow motion reveals the structure of motion.”
11/02/2011 at 6:08 am Permalink
I havn’t heard of her either. Will check out the link now
11/02/2011 at 11:57 pm Permalink
Looks intriguing:))