Martha Wilson

FROM THE NAKED EYE CINEMA - INTRODUCING MR. DIANA, a video short documenting the arrival of controversial comic book artist and illustrator Michael Diana–the hottest astral flame to scorch New York City's creative underbelly–to New York City. Mike's soft spoken, gentle character is in sharp contrast to the harsh illustrated images of bloody sexuality he creates. His persona combines the raw innocence of Melvile's Billy Budd with the lusty ingenuousness of Voltaire's Candide. The video features the "three faces of Mike": Artist, Political Scapegoat, and Object Of Desire. Explore the territory "Inside Michael Diana", as the film makers survey his surfer-buff physique.

A short piece done in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1972

The method actor uses imaginary stimuli, developing a repetoire of images that he can rely upon to evoke emotional responses.

A short piece done in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1972

A short piece done in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1972

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1974

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1974

In the presence of a camera I split from my body, I see myself from the outside

A short piece done in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1972