Len Lye Master of Motion | Official Trailer

Master of Motion the newly-commissioned documentary about New Zealand's greatest international artist Len Lye.
Produced by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Belmont Productions, Master of Motion celebrates the life and work of Len Lye and his longstanding relationship with Aotearoa, Taranaki and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Alongside vintage footage of the artist and interviews with experts in his art, Master of Motion includes a wealth of recently uncovered archival materials telling the Len Lye’s story in his own voice.
The 30-minute documentary will introduce you to the Len Lye story, showcasing his visionary work in film and sculpture and his monumental ambitions for his work beyond his own life.
Watch the full film for free in the Len Lye Centre, screening daily.
NZ | 2022 | 30 min | Dir. Rick Harvie

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Fascinating how researching one person leads to other roads. I'm doing a review on Norman McLaren, and hearing about Len Lye as a result inspires me to push myself to be a better artist. Such incredible motion art! Glad to see artists like them getting the respect they deserve.