Masstransiscope
Consisting of a 300-foot-long painting made on reflective material, Masstransiscope is a public artwork visible from the subway tunnels of the Manhattan-bound B and Q lines. It is in a special enclosure with 228 narrow slits and fluorescent lights. To someone passing by, it looks like an animated movie.
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| Year | 1980 |
| Director | Bill Brand |
| Runtime | 3 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Bill Brand constructs a kinetic experience that relies on the foundational principle of the zoetrope. He explores the urban transit architecture and the physiology of human perception, building a bridge between a static mural and the illusion of motion.
What lingers after is the quiet revelation that cinematic magic can be embedded in the city's fabric, awaiting only a fleeting glance from a passing train. A minimalist ode to transformed perception. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Bill Brand
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