Crispin Webb
Fluxus is much more than only an historical movement in the arts. In addition to having a rich and interesting history, Fluxus continues to be of significance to the current cultural tapestry of the world. Crispin Webb may not be a household name. He may not be a seminal figure in art history. But he is a great example of contemporary Fluxus art and practice.Crispin performs historical fluxus events in his studio in Ohio, and scripts new events there as well. His Web site at http://www.crispinwebb.com/ is repleat with performance recordings, audio works, Fluxus objects, and written Fluxus works. In the true spirit of Fluxus, Crispin calls his work "intermedia" as Fluxus was described by Dick Higgins and Ken Friedman. He also refers to himself as being "Phony Fluxus" rather than Fluxus because of the hybrid nature of his work. I am somewhat less inclined to draw the same distinction because Fluxus has never really been very dogmatic or inflexible.
Here are a couple of ideas proposed by Crispin on his Web site:
Make a tree house in my studio with sculptures and
electronic mechanisms run on vinegar and lemons.Rusn my whole apt by extension cord from another apt in my building or down the street. I should document this idea even if I don't actually do it.
Sell sculptures on EBay and send the buyers the sculpture and several other editions of works that I have made for them.
The last project has been realized a few times already, so if your interest is piqued by this article or by a visit to Crispin Webb's Web site, be sure to visit E-Bay to search for his work!
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