Item 2: On lights beyond: Arts by Martin van der Toorn

DC 134

item

2003

9682017

1 computer disc - 12 cm in diameter - digital, DVD

Consists of five non-commercial documentary films by Martin van der Toorn.

TRACK 1
Paintings, works and video arrangements by Martin J. van der Toorn (1 min.)
Close up details of works, including paintings and stained glass, in situ in Martin’s home.
Soundtrack by Lisa Gerrard.

TRACK 2
‘Some highlights in the making of a stained glass window for St John’s College within the University of Sydney, NSW, August 1993 and other glass works in detail’ (34 min., 48 sec.)
Stop motion footage of Martin crafting stained glass windows including footage of original drawings, studio processes and windows installed in situ.
Soundtrack ‘Music from the Vatican Alma Mater featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI’.

TRACK 3
‘Kiama Girl’ (4 min., 34 sec.)
Scenes of waves breaking on a beach in Kiama and a child at the littoral. Film likely made by Martin van der Toorn.

TRACK 4
Untitled (1 min., 31 sec.)

Until 56:45 recording of a BBC documentary about the Baroque, written and directed by Waldemar Januszczak, 2009. Then a compilation of details of Martin’s paintings. From 1:21, a copy of the Kiama Girl film (see track 3). From 1:25, various footage of stained glass works in situ and nature.

TRACK 5 – 7:42
‘Dream-scapes’ (7 min., 42 sec)
Close up details of creative work.

Access via appointment - Onsite access only

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: Martin van der Toorn
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Martin van der Toorn

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