Ruth Abrams films, circa 1960s

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Series I: Film Reels


Profile on Ruth Abrams, undated, 1 film reels

Short documentary about Abrams, her work and career - shows her working in her studio.


Profile on Ruth Abrams and "Paradox of the Big", undated, 1 film reels

Film starts with the content from the Profile on Ruth Abrams and continues with "Paradox of the Big."


Salt Lake City art projects, 1972, 1 film reels

Art film by Gianni Pettena shot in the Salt Lake City area. The first one is introduced with a title reading "CLY HSE (Situation #4), S.L.C., Utah" and involves covering a house with clay. The others are "TMBLWD TWR (Situation #5)" and "SIEGE (a red plot) Situation #6".

Photography by Morton Rosenfeld and Brent Schoenfeld. Stills by Craig Morgan and Mark Seklemain. Edited by Brent Schoenfeld. Music by Nyle Steiner and Albert Wing. Made Possible by the Department of ARchitecture, University of Utah.


"Paradox of the Big", undated, 1 film reels

Film about Ruth Abrams' work, directed by Woody Siegel and Ruth Abrams.