The Roxie Screens 40-Plus Years of Films by Lynn Marie Kirby
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Lynn Marie Kirby's film program at the Roxie presents 11 diverse pieces illustrating her unique artistic journey. From her early film 'Sharon and the Birds on the Way to the Wedding,' which weaves themes of marriage and reality, to her recent digital video 'Listen to the World Waking,' created during the pandemic with the San Francisco Girls Chorus, her work reflects personal and societal complexities. The program, part of Canyon Cinema's retrospective series, invites audiences to engage with Kirby’s art and understand her contributions to the film landscape.
The Roxie program includes 11 pieces by Lynn Marie Kirby, who has created artwork for decades that challenges easy classification through collaboration and complexity.
Kirby's 1987 film 'Sharon and the Birds on the Way to the Wedding' explores themes of marriage and reality, showing the interplay of real life and staged moments.
Her recent work, 'Listen to the World Waking,' reflects the complexities of 2021 through the voices and experiences of the San Francisco Girls Chorus.
The program offers a unique chance to explore a local artist's work in depth and engage directly with Kirby about her creative process.
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