Vexation Island (1997)

Vexation Island (1997) poster

In Vexation Island, which Graham premiered at the Canadian Pavilion of the 1997 Venice Biennale, the artist appears in full shipwrecked sailor mode, lying unconscious under a tree on a paradise island, with a bruise on his head. Played on a neverending loop, the protagonist wakes up every ten minutes to his cosmic joke, shaking the coconut tree and knocking himself out once again.

Director: Rodney Graham
Runtime: 10 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vexation Island about?
In Vexation Island, which Graham premiered at the Canadian Pavilion of the 1997 Venice Biennale, the artist appears in full shipwrecked sailor mode, lying unconscious under a tree on a paradise island, with a bruise on his head. Played on a neverending loop, the protagonist wakes up every ten minutes to his cosmic joke, shaking the coconut tree and knocking himself out once again.
Who directed Vexation Island?
Vexation Island was directed by Rodney Graham.
How long is Vexation Island?
Vexation Island has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).