PAINTER McCARTHY.

October 26, 2009
1990s, Artists, NYC, Now, Video

All day, over and over I’ve been watching this clip from the video ‘Painter’ by Paul McCarthy (1995) but can’t seem to bring myself to watch the entire 50 minutes. I am so caught up in this character, he’s mesmerizing and intense. Maybe that’s why I can’t handle the full length video. discovered via Art 21

— Immediately I thought of the Zach Galifianakis Absolute Vodka ads.

Comments

5 Responses to “PAINTER McCARTHY.”

  1. Bree
    on October 28th, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Paul McCarthy really freaks me out – but I guess that is the point? The main squeeze loves him though, of course. Gender divide?? I can never work it out.

  2. KellyR
    on October 28th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    He’s a total freak! I loved his twirling loud wooden rooms at Whitney last year. I had no idea he made weirdo videos til yesterday. He is very manly in his art. Scary, big, looming and gross! No offensive, mr. men.

  3. Jenny Bling
    on October 30th, 2009 at 11:27 am

    i saw this whole video YEARS ago at the Walker. it inspired me to fall in love with mr. mccarthy. a love affair i still cherish.

  4. Jenny Bling
    on October 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am

    he has made LOTS AND LOTS of weirdo videos. there is one from the 70s where his friend Karen is gets covered slowly in ketchup. it is horrifying.

  5. youhavebeenheresometime
    on November 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    this is some strange shit. thanks for posting, this deserves t be seen.

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