Similar to her “Back Porch” films, JoAnn Elam’s “Front Porch” documents the scenes of life in her neighborhood in Chicago. The film pays especial attention to the light flowing through different branches and leaves of plant growth and the rhythm of a gentle breeze swaying the blinds on the window. These patterns and abstractions repeat themes found throughout Elam’s films.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Video:
Collection:
Elam Subseries I: Films
Date:
circa 1976
Original Format:
8mm
Color:
Color
Sound:
Silent
Duration:
0h 2m 30s
Abstract:
Similar to her "Back Porch" films, JoAnn Elam's "Front Porch" documents the scenes of life in her neighborhood in Chicago. The film pays especial attention to the light flowing through different branches and leaves of plant growth and the rhythm of a gentle breeze swaying the blinds on the window. These patterns and abstractions repeat themes found throughout Elam's films.
Genre:
Short
Subject(s):
City and town life, Domestic life, Gardens, Plants
Source:
http://www.chicagofilmarchives.org/collections/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/8048
Repository:
Chicago Film Archive