Rodney Graham "Vexation Island"

From: The Museum of Contemporary Art Limited Edition: 26 Exhibition: Rodney Graham: A Little Thought Material: Printed 2-ply vinyl Dimensions: 35" x 96" (88cm x 243.cm) Hanging Hardware Included   Description Graham’s 1997 film, “Vexation Island”, features the artist costumed and stranded on a tropical island à la Robinson Crusoe. The 9-minute film plays in a continuous loop as an extended dream sequence of sorts. The artist awakens from sleep only to be returned to an unconscious, dream-like state thanks to a whack on the head from a falling coconut. This banner features a still from “Vexation Island” with the main character standing under a palm tree just before being pelted with the errant coconut. The crisp image and vertiginous angle show the artist with his head surrounded by a halo of palm fronds. Known for his nonlinear, repetitive video works, Graham’s circular narratives, whimsical references to pop culture, and self-effacing humor can be mesmerizing. A red band above the im