Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine (1986)

Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine (1986) poster

In this show, Lisa speaks poetically about her "Female Spirit" and about her destiny; she exposes the audience to her “ritual and her agony”. As she explains, it is a reaction to the abstract art movement, which had removed the human form, and it was her attempt to return to a more classical vision of art today. In her work, she elevated the gymnasium up to the art gallery. Six other bodybuilder/artists perform routines for the audience.

Director: Lisa Lyon, John Hunt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine about?
In this show, Lisa speaks poetically about her "Female Spirit" and about her destiny; she exposes the audience to her “ritual and her agony”. As she explains, it is a reaction to the abstract art movement, which had removed the human form, and it was her attempt to return to a more classical vision of art today. In her work, she elevated the gymnasium up to the art gallery. Six other bodybuilder/artists perform routines for the audience.
Who directed Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine?
Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine was directed by Lisa Lyon, John Hunt.
Who stars in Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine?
Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine stars Lisa Lyon.
How long is Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine?
Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine?
Lisa Lyon: Icons of the Divine is a Documentary film.