Mars: An Optic Aspic (1972)
Set to Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Bill Etra's original performance on 9 B&W monitors was shot in real-time on 16mm color film by Woody Vasulka. The 16mm film added some unexpected and welcome color effects that lend themselves to the composition and the choice was made to leave them in.
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Frequently asked questions about Mars: An Optic Aspic
What is Mars: An Optic Aspic about?
Set to Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Bill Etra's original performance on 9 B&W monitors was shot in real-time on 16mm color film by Woody Vasulka. The 16mm film added some unexpected and welcome color effects that lend themselves to the composition and the choice was made to leave them in.
How long is Mars: An Optic Aspic?
Mars: An Optic Aspic has a runtime of 8 minutes.