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Robin Red Breast / Smile by Tony Latour, 2004
Video 6:00
In Robin Red Breast, animal behavior acts as a metaphor for human
socialization and art world posturing. While imitating the robin,
Latour offers a satirical look at boastful inclinations and a desire to be seen.
Smile depicts Latour in her motivator costume, smiling contantly for
seven minutes. As a result, her face quivers and twitches uncontrollably. The last few seconds are slowed down - her mouth finally relaxes, only to begin to smile again at the end.
socialization and art world posturing. While imitating the robin,
Latour offers a satirical look at boastful inclinations and a desire to be seen.
Smile depicts Latour in her motivator costume, smiling contantly for
seven minutes. As a result, her face quivers and twitches uncontrollably. The last few seconds are slowed down - her mouth finally relaxes, only to begin to smile again at the end.
