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Paul Sharits
1943-02-07 – 1993-07-08
Life & Legacy
Paul Jeffrey Sharits (February 7, 1943, Denver, Colorado—July 8, 1993, Buffalo, New York) was a visual artist, best known for his work in experimental, or avant-garde filmmaking, particularly what became known as the structural film movement, along with other artists such as Tony Conrad, Hollis Frampton, and Michael Snow.
Paul Sharits' film work primarily focused on installations incorporating endless film loops, multiple projectors, and experimental soundtracks (prominently used in his 1975 film Shutter Interface).
Occupation & Career
film director, draftsperson, visual artist, filmmaker, performance artist, installation artist, painter, pastellist, pen drawer, artist
Education
Indiana University; University of Denver
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Antioch College · Maryland Institute College of Art · University at Buffalo
Education & Institutions
Indiana University · University of Denver
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1458701 — wikidata View source
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