Ostensibly
1989, color, 16 min.
Poem by John Ashbery. Piano music by Alvin Curran (Era Ora and For Cornelius).
JA reading poem
Kia Heath nude poses in front of Rudyâs De Kooning then dresses, walks in snow
Nice family hops backward up steps
Maine log-throwing competition
A woman (Rochelle Kraut?) reads same poem
Shots of pond details of trees
Man jogs shirtless on Maine road
NY intersection (23rd & Broadway?) in rain reflection
Dancers at party (Skowhegan?)
RB pushing garbage to gutter (NY) and trees to ground (Maine)
Lichen details
NY walkers, skylines, water towers, sped up clouds