Video clips from the 2011 North American Print Biennial
This series of video clips of world-renowned artist Jim Dine speaking to Clifford Ackley, Department Chair and Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston was filmed at Framingham State University as part of The Boston Printmakers 2011 North American Print Biennial. The video segments turn out to be a remarkable confluence of art media: printmaking, drawing and sculpture, all found within the life and work of one artist, Jim Dine.
Dine was the 2011 North American Print Biennial juror. The conversation between him and Ackley is remarkably cohesive, friendly and informative since they have known each other for decades. Ackley naturally pursues conversation topics that bring out the liveliest qualities of Dine’s life and work, leading him to admit to being both a liar and a thief (all in jest, of course).
The Boston Printmakers is honored to have worked with Dine and Ackley in 2011. We are pleased to present this series of video clips for the public to enjoy.
Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley selecting prizes
Interesting Boston facts and discoveries:
• The video segments turn out to be a remarkable confluence of art media: printmaking, drawing and sculpture, all found within the life and work of one artist, Jim Dine.
• Jim Dine is an alumnus of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: attending 1950–1953 and 1955–1958, and was a recipient of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Medal*
*The Museum School Medal Award honors individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the art world, and recognizes their commitment to diversifying and communicating with the world through art.
• Jim Dine’s printmaking teacher at the SMFA was Ture Bengtz, a co-founder of The Boston Printmakers. Bengtz is mentioned in Clip 2 as having “gotten Dine started”
The Boston Printmakers hope you enjoy these clips of A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley for many years to come. Please respect copyright and let us know if these video clips are being used in any way—public or academic.
Sincerely,
Renee Covalucci
Video Project Coordinator and
Vice President of The Boston Printmakers
2013
Introduction Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: (length 3:36)
Clips 1&2 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: Introductions and Starting Out (length 6:49)
Clip 3 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: Dabbing in Color (length 4:28)
Clip 4 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: Papers and Collaborations (length 4:18)
Clip 5 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: Objects as Metaphors (length 4:01)
Clip 6 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: On Lithography and States (length 5:19)
Clip 7 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: On Erasure and Cannibalizing (length 5:26)
Clip 8 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: Drawing and Sculpture (length 6:11)
Clip 9 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: Dyslexia, Writing and Painting (length 3:17)
Clip 10 Jim Dine 2011: A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley: “Favorite print media?” (length 3:59)
Question 1: Why do you work in series? (length 2:08)
Question 2: Comments on viewing 2500+ submissions to the North American Print Biennial… (length 1:20)
Questions 3 & 4: What is your fascination with Pinocchio? (length 3:13)
Question 5 & 6: As an artist, how do you adapt to living in so many different places? Could you talk about the criteria you used for [The North American Print Biennial] (length 3:06)
Question 7 and Close: What was your work experience other than working as an artist? (length 6:32)
A Dialogue with Jim Dine and Clifford Ackley was filmed by Kevin O’Rourke on February 27, 2011 at Framingham State University. This is a series of short videos that make up a 90-minute event, each section has been edited by topic by Renee Covalucci and Kevin O’Rourke in 2012.