On pedestrian rhetorics & displacements

“What does travel ultimately produce if it is not, by a sort of reversal, 'an exploration of the deserted places of my memory,' the return to nearby exoticism by way of a detour through distant places, and the 'discovery' of relics and legends: 'fleeting visions of voodled countrysides,' 'fragments of music and poetry,' in short, something like an 'uprooting in one's origins ? What this walking exile produces is precisely the body of legends that is currently lacking in one's own vicinity; it is a fiction, which moreover has the double characteristic like dreams or pedestrian rhetoric, or being the effect of displacements and condensations. As a corollary, one can measure the importance of these signifying voodling practices (to tell oneself legends) as practices that invent spaces.”…

“Nothing disappears completely ... In space, what came earlier continues to underpin what follows ... Pre-existing space underpins not only durable spatial arrangements, but also representational spaces and their attendant imagery and mythic narratives…..”What we will criticize 'modern' visual eroticism for is its lack of genuine sensuality, a sensuality which implies beauty or charm, passion or modesty, power over the object of desire, and fulfilment.”

After a longer period of unsettelment due to the Vine app disparition, Sam Renseiw managed to (re)combine a poorly simulacrum site at IG. Speculating (and paraphrasing) some of the wise words by Lefebvre and De Certeau, Renseiw manged to compile  most of the voodled snipnets since January, into a longer, audio-visual puzzle piece. Enjoy.[Short voodle [vine]compilation # 16,39'30'', 3,2GB, Quicktime.mov, Vimeo] (Some of patalab02's works might be discussed at the upcomming ELO 17 international conference)

On Sisyphus Work and Other Visual Essays

“Likewise and during every day of an unillustrious life, time carries us. But a moment always comes when we have to carry it. We live on the future: “tomorrow,” “later on,” “when you have made your way,” “you will understand when you are old enough.” Such irrelevancies are wonderful, for, after all, it’s a matter of dying. Yet a day comes when a man notices or says that he is sixty. Thus he asserts his (pased) youth. But simultaneously he situates himself in relation to time. He takes his place in it. He admits that he stands at a certain point on a curve that he acknowledges having to travel to its end. He belongs to time, and by the horror that seizes him, he recognizes his worst enemy. Tomorrow, he was longing for tomorrow, whereas everything in him ought to reject it….There is no longer a single idea explaining everything, but an infinite number of essences giving a meaning to an infinite number of objects. The world comes to a stop, but also lights up…"

Having again collected fragments of audio-visual moments and assembled them into a chronological vine-compilation, Sam Renseiw, in an existential(ist) Sisyphusian mood, paraphrases Albert Camus for this blogpost entry… continuing the completely futile re-trospective body of work(s) in a world of 1:1 real-image live streamings… Enjoy a moment of digital nostalgia by activating the footage. [Vine compilation # 12, 473MB, 09'44'', Quicktiome/mov > vimeo ]  

Against forgetfulness: yet another compilation

 "Brown, thick curtains: it's best when they're drawn in towards the middle, the middle of the window, a small opening in the middle, a narrow strip of light, a September-strip or an April gash, as when you plunge a knife into trouser material and rip."..."Everyday tasks: wearing yourself out trying to find something new, a new word, a new sentence, a new book."..."Why travel? Why not just stay at home, in your room, in your house, in the place you like better than any other, your own place. The familiar house, the requisite rooms in which we have gathered the things we need, a good bed, a desk, a whole pile of books."

Paraphrasing Tomas Espedal, thoughts reawaken and lose their dullness, it's a thoroughly physical experience, my thoughts brighten, and I start compiling vines again, lighter this time, up towards the fjord, the cities centre(s) and al the many bouts of flying in (or out). Slowly it dawns on me, I am happy because I am Vining; Before that I used to Voodle around, and some few would watch. These days even less do. Yet it does fullfil my sense of diary, my duty of visual naration(s), my obsessive compulsion, also this year.

With all the best wishes for a happy new year to all patalab viewers, yours  sincerely, SamR.

(vinecompilation # 4 (winter), 15'32'', 273 MB, Quicktime/mov; mpg4 version at Bliptv)

On new Vine, some time(s) and other places

"…All I know is that the hours are long, under these conditions, and constrain us to beguile them with proceedings which –how shall I say–which may at first sight seem reasonable, until they become a habit. You may say it is to prevent our reason from foundering. No doubt. But has it not long been straying in the night without end of the abyssal depths? That's what I sometimes wonder. You follow my reasoning…We wait. We are bored. No, don't protest, we are bored to death, there's no denying it. Good. A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste. Come, let's get to work! In an instant all will vanish and we'll be alone once more, in the midst of nothingness!"

Sam Renseiws broods, just after uploading the latest Vine compilation, quoting B (again). Enjoy working yourself trough the one hundred and sixty vines ( not all arranged, but mostly, chronologically) by clicking on the vimeo upload above.Soundtrack underlay from kres5jik / persimon [vinecompilation #3,  14'42'', 260MB, Quicktime/mov] or try the original Blip.tv upload here- sometimes with adds(!)

Of greenmen appearances in skating voodles

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" A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Branches or vines may sprout from the nose, mouth, nostrils or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Commonly used as a decorative architectural ornament, Green Men are frequently found on carvings in churches and other buildings (both secular and ecclesiastical).....The Green Man motif has many variations. Found in many cultures around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up in different cultures throughout the ages. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance," representing the cycle of growth each spring. Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently in the traditions of separate ancient cultures and evolved into the wide variety of examples found throughout history..."

While speculating on the actual origin of greenmen, San Renseiw recorded their sudden appearances while skating, last Friday night. View the classic abridged track-footage with induced greenmen and mashed-up remix greenery soundscape from Gurdonark's fine new Northern Texas butterfly compositions by clicking here or on the links above. (patafilm#781,[CFNS2010/1], 106MB, 05'24'', Quicktime/mov - other versions at Bliptv)

On blind voodler and mermaids

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" The sensual eye is just like the palm of the hand. The palm has not the means of covering the whole of the beast...The eye of the Sea is one thing and the foam another. Let the foam go, and gaze with the eye of the Sea. Day and night foam-flecks are flung from the sea: of amazing! You behold the foam but not the Sea. We are like boats dashing together; our eyes are darkened, yet we are in clear water.. [So oft in voodle squabble,/The disputants, I ween,/Rail on in utter ignorance/Of what each other mean,/And prate about a mermaid/Not one of them has seen-in real-]

I the course of a recent fine re-union visit, Sam Renseiw joined the merry crowd for a bout of mermaid spotting; Under the present circumstances, it resulted in a somehow simultaneous scattering of spaces. View the synthesis voodle, combining thesis and antithesis into a titillatingly dialectic moving still by cicking here or on the links above. (patafilm # 775,02'39'', 32MB, Quicktime/mov - other versions at Blip.tv)

Today's Bonus Lumiere Video feature a surprizing gaze on urban shores, with angelus novus view. (lum #275 "bergen funicular" 01'00' 12MB, quicktime/mov)

On mermaid moves

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" My voodles serve as elucidations in the following sense: anyone who understands me eventually recognises them as nonsensical, when viewed - as steps - to climb up beyond them. (He/She must, so to speak, throw away the ladder after climbing up - He/She must transcend the voodlings, and then he/she will see the world aright."

Sometimes the purpose of vodling could also be plain documentarism, muses Sam Renseiw, having concocted a dub-step visual of a particular local/global historical event: capturing morning footage in fine spring weather & adding the blunt fact at the end of the day. While waiting for the replacement, view the Mermaid's private moment(s) shortly before the Shanghai relocation ceremony by clicking here or on the links above. (patafilm # 757, 02'43'', 32Mb, Quicktime/mov - other versions at Blip.tv)

Today's two(2) Bonus Lumiere Videos likewise features agitated moment(s) of Mermaid day.(Lum # 260a here & Lum # 260b here, Quicktime/mov, <>

On discoveries while passing by

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Stop-motion can be developed in various ways, not the least while roller-skating in urban environments states Sam Renseiw. View this Friday's condensed footage from FNS-Cph with a memorable situation caught on the fly by clicking here or on the links above. [ FNS09a, 03'30'', 32.4MB, Quicktime/mov)

On fast-forward long take voodling (inbound)

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"The laws of Voodling are subject to the more general laws of habit. Habit is a compromise effected between the individual and his environment, or between the individual and his own organic eccentricities, the guarantee of a dull inviolability, the lightning-conductor of his existence. Breathing is habit. Life is habit. Or rather life is a succession of habits, since the individual is a succession of individuals; the world being a projection of the individual’s consciousness, the pact must be continually renewed, the letter of safe-conduct brought up to date. The Voodling of the world did not take place once and for all time, but takes place every day."

Habits can appear to be quite extravagant while at the same time remaining just what they are: almost quotidian pathways to be trotted. Nevertheless, Sam Renseiw consciously realises the magnificence of the view(s) every time anew, with awe and humility. Sometimes an urban bicycle trip unfolds like a fairy tale. And worth to remember, as stable conditions of departure and return suddenly might mutate to more bleak settings. View the condensed randonee pedale by clicking here or on the links above. (patafilm # 684, 06'27'', 53.7MB, Quicktime/mov - other versions at Blip.tv)

Today's Bonus Lumiere Video features a more fixed deep focus on figure/ground relationships. (Lum # 199, "deep focus & figure" 01'00'', 9MB, Quicktime/mov

On more blind-voodling for spaceships

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" Finally: a mesmerising magic blind oneiric voodle of the second kind for The Spaceship Earth Salon, an initiative started by an Oslo-based group with the intention to hijack the phenomenon of Scandinavian Design, rid it of retro-aestheticism, moralism and celebritism and forge a new current - embracing science, technology, magic and a radical paradigm of sustainable design."

Entering The Space Ship yesterday, blindfolded and lucidly dreaming away in visual languish, Sam Renseiw focused on magic pataphysical distortion clearances while simultaneously being guided through by a beautiful woman at the furniture fair. View the second blind-voodle by clicking here, on the links above, or come to the SpaceShipEarthSalon # 1 @ Teater Lacrimosa, Tengdahlsg 32 in Stockholm tonight . (blind voodle # 02 , 03'36'', 31.6Mb, Quicktime/mov - other versions at Blip.tv)

New urban rolling footage

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“The city is a fact in nature, like a cave, a run of mackerel or an ant-heap. But it is also a conscious work of art, and it holds within its communal framework many simpler and more personal forms of art. Mind takes form in the city; and in turn, urban forms condition mind.”

Propelled on in-liners again - first time this season - Sam Renseiw took a fast stroll through central Copenhagen, joining the latest Copenhagen Friday Night Skate. View the excerpts with fine dubstep overlay by clicking here or on the links above. (Cph-FNS video 08/1, 03'53'',21MB, Quicktime/mov - other versions at Blip.tv) Previous Copenhagen Friday Night Skate footage, click here to access.

Today's Bonus Lumiere Video features another form of collective moves, albeit on more restrained space. (Lum # 128, "line dance footage" 01'00'', 5MB, Quicktime/mov)

Today's Patalab Metaphor Video features an older piece of urban blues transformation. (patafilm #131, 00'50''[06.04.2006 post] 3.4 MB, mov/quicktime)

On the simultaneity of Cargo Sofia

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" Cargo Sofia is an alternative “road-movie” and you are the passenger... Videos, ordinary stories, the streets passing by all depict a particular view of the world and city in a global perspective. You will experience an unknown Copenhagen."

Voodling might also be about showing the shown being shown while making a clear description, without loosing the mystery and including the poetic awe of an intense and candid outlook, muses Sam Renseiw, while assembling a montage of yesterday's footage from an alternative road-trip. Get the feel of being human freight on the move by clicking here or on the links above. (patafilm # 469, 03'20'', 18MB, Quicktime/mov - Flash version at blip.tv)

Today's Bonus Lumiere video features The Baron in the Threes, with a glimpse of Viola passing by. (Lum # 27 the baron in the trees, 01'00'', 5.3MB, Quicktime/mov) And remember: Lumiere video rocks too !

In my quiet hood

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" In entering to passion the individual shudders momentarily, as if entering an unknown element; but as he has yielded, he will be embraced and carried away like a swimmer by water. He revels in this and does not want to touch the ground until he loses his strength or ramp might drown him. "

Leaping back onto the nearest familiar shore after waterborn caused by some inconspicuous panoramic ripples, Sam Renseiw re- explores the tranquil banks of his hood, missing sunshine today. View the short afternoon walk by clicking here or on the links above. (patafilm # 447, 01'22'' 6.4 MB, Qucktime/mov - Streaming Flash version at blip.tv.)

Bonus Lumiere video: A transfixed look, moving. Escalator, Kowloon/HK/ 2006. Just one rule broken! Click here to view.(Lum # 05,00'50'', 4MB, Quicktime)

Permutations of jaguars and toucans

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"In my relations with the world I have moved from exploration to consultation, that is to say that the world is a collection of data which is there, independent of me, data which I can compare, combine, transmit, maybe even occasionally enjoy, but always slightly from the outside."

Returning as self-inflicted storyteller of the tribe, Sam Renseiw continues imperturbably to make his visual permutations of jaguars and toucans until the moment comes as a revelation: It was indeed carnival, even though it rained. View condensed footage from carnival i Copenhagen by clicking here on on the links above. (patafilm # 428, 01'38'' 7.8 MB, Quicktime/mov - Flash version at blip.tv)

Pitched and rolled

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"Opportunities of this kind are not frequent, to be sure; but sooner or later they will have to arise: it is enough to wait for one of those lucky coincidences to occur when the world wants to look and be looked at in the same instant and we are to be rolling by. Or, rather, we do not even have to wait, because these things happen only when you are not awaiting them."

Further probing the limits of vloging in urban settings, Sam Renseiw rolls on again, Copenhagen Friday Night Skating. Interesting route this time, with fine new sights all along the way. Enjoy this Friday's rolling by clicking here or on the links above. (copenhagen friday night skate #2 2007, 04'21'', 20.4 MB, Quicktime/ mov - Flash available at blip.tv)
For the more dramatic version click here :-)

On the road again

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"The Parisian Friday-night skate known as the Paris Roller, is considered the Grand Dame of night skates. This weekly ride attracts over 15,000 skaters each week making it the biggest night skate in the world. In September 2001, it attracted a record number of 28,000 skaters snaking across 4km of Parisian streets.."

The Copenhagen Friday night skate, while lingering on a much smaller scale, is growing this year. Sam Renseiw donned his in-liners and joined the first event for this season. View excerpts from Friday's rumble by clicking here or on the links above. (CFNS film 07/a, 04'44'', 22.3 MB, Quicktime/mov - Flash version at blip.tv, Windows wmv version here)

activated by moon rays

 












" But Sabina, activated by the moon rays, felt germinating in her the power to extend time in the ramifications of a myriad of lives and loves, to expand the journey to infinity, taking immense and luxurious detours as the courtesan depositor of multiple desires. The seeds of many lives, places, of many women in herself were fecundated by the moon rays because they came from that limitless night life which we usually perceive only in our dreams, containing roots reaching for all the magnificence of the past, transmitting the rich sediments into the present, projecting them into the future."

Anais for you too, Sam(pled) by R. Magic touch propells into a short vision