10. Rita Blitt: Biography; "Flag"; Caught in Paint
Visual artist Rita Blitt is known throughout the world for her paintings and sculptures. 8DR/CL
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10a. Rita Blitt: Biography - Dancing Hands
This portrait of Rita Blitt, known for her paintings and sculptures made of Plexiglas, acquaints viewers with her imaginative style and ability to combine separate art forms. Produced by Pentacle Productions. JSCA 30 min.
10b. Rita Blitt: "Flag" - A Patriotic Sculpture
A rousing, patriotic creation of an American flag created in sparkling red, white and blue Plexiglas by artist Rita Blitt, which contrasts the creation of the 1748 flag of Betsy Ross. Produced by Pentacle Productions. PIJSCA 5 min.
10c. Rita Blitt: Caught in Paint
Best Short Documentary
-Boulder Intl. Film Festival
Best Documentary
-Golden Star Shorts Fest
Best Short Documentary
-The Indie Gathering
Best Documentary
-Tacoma Film Festival
Director’s Citation Award
-Black Maria Film Festival
Grand Festival Award
-Berkeley Film Festival
This multi-award winning short documentary captures artist Rita Blitt painting on four by eight foot transparent surfaces while David Parsons and members of the Parsons Dance Company are seen in mid-air imitating the dancing lines of Blitt’s paint strokes. Lois Greenfield, who collaborated in this union of paint, dance and photography, made still photographs as she, too, was being filmed. Produced by Rita Blitt. JSCA 7 min.
Associated Book:
Rita Blitt: The Passionate Gesture
A rousing, patriotic creation of an American flag created in sparkling red, white and blue Plexiglas by artist Rita Blitt, which contrasts the creation of the 1748 flag of Betsy Ross.
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