Reel to Reel -to Jonas Mekas-

at Mana Contemporary 5th fl. 888 Newark Ave. Jersey City NJ 07306

On view through Aug 30, 2024
Visiting hours: by appointment, please email us to schedule your visit: info@monirafoundation.org

Embracing the enduring legacy of Jonas Mekas, a visionary who dedicated his life to democratizing film, media, and art, the Monira Foundation and the Jonas Mekas Studio welcomed Chihiro Ito for a six-month-supported Residency and Fellowship in which he worked to support Sebastian Mekas in enhancing the archives and to create new works inspired by that archive. With unwavering commitment, Ito delves into the studio’s rich repository, collaborating with Sebastian Mekas to preserve archival treasures and craft new artistic marvels for ‘Reel to Reel – Jonas Mekas.’ Each week, he immerses himself in the studio’s treasures, infusing them with new life and meaning. ‘

The concept of this project is to bring the archive materials to life in the present through my reinterpretation. Jonas’s spirit continues even after his passing, much like how a film moves from one reel to another,’ – Chihiro.