Film

Basement Clown

1975 · 2m

Dressed in a green wig, clown mask, and small hat, the artist raises and lowers his hands, sways his unclothed body, and hums a simple melody. He performs in front of a wooden partition, with close-up shots of his face intercut with views of his full body or torso. Eventually, he makes a loud exit from the frame. This work is the precursor to Experimental Dancer.

• Paul McCarthyDirector

Release date

January 1, 1975

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

2m