Test 1 (video, 1974) A film made without camera: a series of cutouts made by hand in a piece of film create a rhythmic flashing of light on the screen, creating an after—image effect. The energy of the light is underscored by an audio track composed of dots scratched directly onto the film.
Józef Robakowski (born 1939) — author of films, photographic series, videos, installations and conceptual projects. Also known as performer and initiator of many artistic events. He undertakes experimental actions, based on merging film image and sound, which currently belongs to the classic of polish conceptual and post-conceptual art of the 70s. Co—founder of the avant—groups Zero—61 and the Film Form Workshop. Since 1971 he has been running The Exchange Gallery focused at present art.
