Washing Hands Normal
Synopsis
This stacked two-screen video installation shows the artist washing his hands with a vigour that goes beyond a daily cleaning ritual. The energy of the gesture and the distortive effect of the double screen evoke a sinister prior event and a sense panic or fear. Here Nauman continues his ongoing investigation into human psychology and feelings of discomfort. The sense of anxiety is heightened by the echoing sound of the water draining away for the fifty-five-minute duration of the double footage.
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February 10, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Nauman
- Original Title
- Washing Hands Normal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Nauman
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Nauman
Director
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What is Washing Hands Normal about?
This stacked two-screen video installation shows the artist washing his hands with a vigour that goes beyond a daily cleaning ritual. The energy of the gesture and the distortive effect of the double screen evoke a sinister prior event and a sense panic or fear. Here Nauman continues his ongoing investigation into human psychology and feelings of discomfort. The sense of anxiety is heightened by the echoing sound of the water draining away for the fifty-five-minute duration of the double footage.
Who directed Washing Hands Normal?
Washing Hands Normal was directed by Bruce Nauman.
Who stars in Washing Hands Normal?
The principal cast of Washing Hands Normal includes Bruce Nauman.
When was Washing Hands Normal released and how long is it?
Washing Hands Normal was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 55m.