Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007 (2008)
A traditional animation, hand-drawn in 500+ frames (which are also on display as part of the installation). The animation consists solely of a shoe shine: hands move a length of cloth around and across a shoe, syncopated with a minimalistic melody and lyrics written by the artist. Its swaying, repetitive quality draws the audience into a simple and elegant comparison of artistic labor, in the form of drawing, to the marginalized service economy of a global city.
Director: Francis Alÿs
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: December 2, 2008
Country: Mexico
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Francis Alÿs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007 about?
- A traditional animation, hand-drawn in 500+ frames (which are also on display as part of the installation). The animation consists solely of a shoe shine: hands move a length of cloth around and across a shoe, syncopated with a minimalistic melody and lyrics written by the artist. Its swaying, repetitive quality draws the audience into a simple and elegant comparison of artistic labor, in the form of drawing, to the marginalized service economy of a global city.
- Who directed Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007?
- Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007 was directed by Francis Alÿs.
- How long is Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007?
- Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007 has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- Where was Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007 produced?
- Bolero (Shoe Shine Blues), 1996-2007 was produced in Mexico.