David Askevold Movies

  • 1971
    Rubber Band

    Rubber Band

    Rubber Band

    01971HD

    "Holding a rubber band between my thumbs and forefingers, I strum it as fast as I can close to the microphone. The camera is static and runs until the...

    Rubber Band
  • 1969
    Knife Throw

    Knife Throw

    Knife Throw

    01969HD

    "The static camera is placed in a room lit by an overhead controlled lighting system. Two flashlights are strapped to my ankles and the other to one w...

    Knife Throw
  • 1970
    Catapult

    Catapult

    Catapult

    01970HD

    "A disk of wax soaked with lighter fluid is placed on one end of the balanced plywood. I run toward and Jump on the other end, catapulting the wax ove...

    Catapult
  • 1971
    Fork Pairs

    Fork Pairs

    Fork Pairs

    01971HD

    "I strike the first pair of tuning forks on the edge of a table, raise and point them close to the microphone for their audible duration. they are pla...

    Fork Pairs
  • 1972
    Learning About Cars and Chocolates

    Learning About Cars and Chocolates

    Learning About Cars and Chocolates

    01972HD

    "The performer is framed within the open window facing the camera one story above the street below. When a car, van or truck passes below, he asks, 'w...

    Learning About Cars and Chocolates