Paul Clipson, Cinema Artist in Residence

Short video directed, edited and shot by Phoebe Tooke for the Exploratorium (2013)

Exploratorium Cinema Arts commissioned San Francisco-based filmmaker Paul Clipson to create an abstract 16mm film study of the area surrounding our new downtown waterfront site at Pier 15. The film showcases Clipson’s extraordinary treatment of the complex natural and cultural systems in the urban landscape, from the ephemeral rhythms of light and water to the rigid order of crosswalks and skyscrapers. Clipson’s work generally involves live collaborative performances with sound artists and musicians.