Flesh to White to Black to Flesh

1968, 51 min, b&w, sound

As in the earlier series of Art Make-Up films in which he sequentially covers himself up in white, pink, green, and black makeup, Nauman here colors his skin, first with white, then with black, and finally wipes away the layers.

 
 

In exhibition, this title must be presented on a monitor. Please contact the EAI office for recommendations of monitor types. Sound must be played through speakers. Headphones are not permitted.