Tova Mozard participates in a talk moderated by Milena Høgsberg, Director and Chief Curator at Wanås Konst, at Hypnos Theatre on 24 September 18:00–19:00. The discussion will focus on Mozard’s unique approach in using her personal experience in the video installation ILOVERUSS.
In LOVERUSS Mozard follows the struggling actor Russ Kingston in Hollywood over a 20-year period. Their friendship plays out on the screens and Mozard is a smooth and caring observer of Russ’ whims and acts, tactfully letting him immerse himself in monologues about acting and life – while presenting herself as a supporting actor.
It’s a straightforward and honest portrait of the backwater of the entertainment industry. With Russ as an intermediary, the futile struggle of mankind in a general sense becomes painfully visible. There is, however, some hope; Russ continues acting even though no one is watching, because acting is all he wants in life.
An equally important parallel thread running through the story in its subtle self-portrayal of the artist, and her attempt to come to terms with – and perhaps even appreciate – having an outsider’s perspective.
