The Art of (2013)
Season 5
A look at creative fields that are outside the traditional definition of art. Each week, a new artistic medium is explored through profiles of boundary-pushing artists. Focusing on the celebrated as well as the undiscovered, this series explores the creative process behind each featured art form and uncovers how and why these artists do what they do. From graffiti artists and breakdancers to mixologists and comedians, each week "The Art Of" reveals the passion that keeps these artists motivated and inspired.
Where to Watch Season 5
6 Episodes
- DanceE2
DanceWe travel to different parts of the country; first, Diavolo, a Los Angeles-based troupe wows us with “architecture in motion”, which performs acrobatic and modern dance movement set on a variety of oversized kinetic structures. Then, The Tattooed Ballerinas, whose roots are in site-specific dance create an on the spot performance within an abandoned Miami church. And in Austin, China Smith fills a void in the neighborhood she grew up in and teaches her students a unique fusion of ballet, modern and African movement. - LightE3
LightDiscover what it took for Illuminate the Arts to erect the largest light sculpture in the world on the Bay Area’s Bay Bridge, spanning almost 2 miles wide and 500 feet high. Todd Sanders’ shows us how he handcrafts his modern vintage neon sign art. And Eric Zammitt creates works using colored acrylic and light’s luminosity to create sculptures and unique “paintings”.