ShowingUp Review: A Richly Textured Meditation On The Exhibition Of Art
There has been a lot of discussion of late, sparked by the critical reception of certain blockbusters, about the value of film criticism. Some moviegoers think of it as a red light/green light predictor of enjoyment, but there are many other ways to conceive of its purpose, something each critic grapples with when starting a review.
She is jealous of Jo , her friend and fellow artist who, despite having two exhibitions this week, isn't a tense mess. She is also angry at Jo, who she happens to rent from, for dragging her feet on fixing her water heater, and Lizzy declares she needs a shower to anyone who will listen.
For example, Showing Up can be read as a meditation on the power of art to transform physical spaces. A great deal of attention is paid to the film's various rooms, which often take on a psychic component, reflecting the person they belong to. Lizzy's workshop is a cluttered, sparingly lit garage that feels as textured and contained as her artworks. Jo's, meanwhile, is a high-ceilinged loft with plenty of natural light, calming and open.
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