The Paintings Paint Themselves (2017)
For the past 20 years, New York based, self-taught artist Bill Mayer has been creating an exuberant and startling body of work that captures the gritty street life of pre-Bloomberg New York City and reimagines classical painting genres inspired by lifelong visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mayer invites us to his studio—housed inside a 200-year old hotel in Davenport New York—for an intimate look at his art as formal practice, expressive therapy and a way to create the worlds he wants to see.
Director: James Hollenbaugh
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: August 9, 2017
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Paintings Paint Themselves about?
- For the past 20 years, New York based, self-taught artist Bill Mayer has been creating an exuberant and startling body of work that captures the gritty street life of pre-Bloomberg New York City and reimagines classical painting genres inspired by lifelong visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mayer invites us to his studio—housed inside a 200-year old hotel in Davenport New York—for an intimate look at his art as formal practice, expressive therapy and a way to create the worlds he wants to see.
- Who directed The Paintings Paint Themselves?
- The Paintings Paint Themselves was directed by James Hollenbaugh.
- How long is The Paintings Paint Themselves?
- The Paintings Paint Themselves has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).