Taking a line for a Walk, Stockwell, London
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Taking a line for a Walk, Stockwell, London
Date: 2003
Description: 'Taking a Line for a Walk' is a 12 minute film recording the performance drawing a white line around Stockwell in South London. 'Line Drawing' is a 2 minute film that examines the lines drawn. See Film Category.
Material: water soluble white paint, Line Drawing Machine
Provenance: London, UK
Notes: 'Taking a Line for a Walk' is a 12 minute film that records the performance where a white line was drawn in actual space around the boundary of Stockwell in South London, defining, marking and mapping the area. The line was made with white poster paint and a Line Drawing Machine constructed by the artist. The drawing lasted for approximately 2 weeks. 'Line Drawing' is a 2 minute film that examines the poetry of the actual lines drawn on the road and pavement surfaces during the performance, 'Taking a Line for a Walk'. Films shot by Polly Nash, edited by Polly Nash and Susan Stockwell, produced by Spectacle Productions. See Film category of website for the films.