Story: Media art

Len Lye

Flip & two twisters, a documentary made in 1995, shows Len Lye working on his kinetic sculptures and discussing his creative process. The Len Lye Foundation, based at New Plymouth’s Govett-Brewster Gallery, holds many of Lye’s works. Flip & two twisters shows the work done by the foundation, including the sometimes complex installation of works for display.

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Flip and two twisters. Producer Robin Laing; producer and director, Shirley Horrocks. Auckland: Point of View Productions, 1995

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Andrew Clifford, 'Media art - Origins', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/44623/len-lye (accessed 27 April 2024)

Story by Andrew Clifford, published 22 Oct 2014