Media Artist Willie Varela, In Person

In celebration of the new DVD Video Art by Willie Varela, the CSRC is pleased to welcome renowned El Paso–based media artist Willie Varela, a pioneer in American avant-garde film. The DVD, released by CSRC Press, is the first compilation of works by the prolific Chicano filmmaker, and includes over six hours of material, from silent shorts created in the 1970s to an autobiographical feature-length film completed in 1989. The CSRC worked closely with the artist to produce this original collection. Varela’s videos emphasize the act of looking over storytelling and stress rhythm and repetition over linear development and direct associations, and have been screened at venues around the country, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

A light reception will follow the presentation.

Copies of Video Art by Willie Varela will be available for purchase at this event.

This event is FREE.

Watch the video of this event here.