Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen

Think Before You Think: A Portrait of Rick Raxlen
- Artist: Alex MacKenzie
- Year: 2020
- Duration: 31:00
- Country: Canada
A portrait of film poet, animator and artist Rick Raxlen. Shot on 16mm film and digital video at his Victoria BC home and studio over the course of a year, the film follows Rick’s daily practice, uncovering the rituals and gestures of a creative process.
Mining the highly specific and personal nature of this life-sized project, excerpts from Rick’s films, drawings, paintings and mark-making from his 50+ year art practice combine with hand-processed and manipulated film materials to play off the rites and relaxed rigour of his unique approach to making a life.
- Accession #: 7136
- Distribution Status: In Distribution