Joan Gratz

Using the innovative technique of clay painting, artist and filmmaker Joan Gratz takes the viewer on an entertaining and colorful journey through the development of Modern Art. Starting with the...

Using the innovative technique of clay painting, artist and filmmaker Joan Gratz takes the viewer on an entertaining and colorful journey through the development of Modern Art. Starting with the brilliant landscapes and haunting self-portraits of impressionism, MONA LISA DESCENDING A STAIRCASE moves through cubism and surrealism, then finishes with vibrant images of contemporary pop art and hyper-realism. Featuring some 55 paintings and 35 artists from Van Gogh to Warhol, the video shifts...