Action Paintings <- click to view

I was initially really excited to explore Jeremy Rotsztain’s various “Action Paintings” when I saw the still image of one. Upon watching “Revving Motors, Spinning Wheels,” I concluded that I thought that the still image I originally saw was more pleasing than watching the video. I would occasionally pause the video just to take a look at what was on screen for that moment (and typically appreciated that more than just watching the thing play out).  I feel as though the secret to the process is revealed by watching the movie, as at certain points the color and motion generated where very noticeably representational to the cars from the original movie footage. At some points I could just tell, “hey that’s the video of a car put through some filter.” This is also noticeable in  with the explosions and debris in “Monochromatic Bursts of Color.” I also feel as thought the motion that is made with the paint is over-emphasized, and eventually loses its significance. I will say that the color schemes in each piece are satisfying and that the still images generated Rotsztain’s video editing are quite successful on their own.

(Found under “Creative Applications”)