Stamping in the Studio

Stamping in the Studio — Plot

From an inverted position, high above the floor, the camera records Nauman’s trek back and forth and across the studio; his stamping creates a generative rhythm reminiscent of native drum beats or primitive dance rituals. However, Nauman is not participating in a social rite or communal ritual—he is completely individualized. Isolated in his studio, his actions have no apparent reason or cause beyond his aesthetic practice.

• Release date
• January 1, 1968
• Runtime
• 62 min
• Director
• Bruce Nauman