Dad's Stick (2012)
Dad’s Stick features three well-used objects that were shown to the artist by his father shortly before he died. Two of these were so steeped in history that their original forms and functions were almost completely obscured. The third object seemed to be instantly recognizable, but it turned out to be something else entirely. Focusing on these ambiguous artifacts and events relating to their history, Dad's Stick creates a dialogue between abstraction and literal meaning, exploring the contradictions of memory to hint at the character of “a perfectionist with a steady hand”.
Director: John Smith
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Production: John Smith, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dad's Stick about?
- Dad’s Stick features three well-used objects that were shown to the artist by his father shortly before he died. Two of these were so steeped in history that their original forms and functions were almost completely obscured. The third object seemed to be instantly recognizable, but it turned out to be something else entirely. Focusing on these ambiguous artifacts and events relating to their history, Dad's Stick creates a dialogue between abstraction and literal meaning, exploring the contradictions of memory to hint at the character of “a perfectionist with a steady hand”.
- Who directed Dad's Stick?
- Dad's Stick was directed by John Smith.
- How long is Dad's Stick?
- Dad's Stick has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was Dad's Stick produced?
- Dad's Stick was produced in United Kingdom.