Peggy Ahwesh

Peggy Ahwesh

1954-01-01

Biography

Peggy Ahwesh (b. 1954 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania) is an American experimental filmmaker and video artist. A bricoleur who has created both narrative works and documentaries, some projects are scripted and others incorporate improvised performance. She makes use of sync sound, found footage, digital animation, and Pixelvision video. Her work is primarily an investigation of cultural identity and the role of the subject in various genres. Her interests include genre; women, sexuality and feminism; reenactment; and artists' books. Her works have been shown worldwide, including in San Francisco, New York, Barcelona, London, Toronto, Rotterdam, and Créteil, France. Starting in 1990, she has taught at Bard College as a Professor of Film and Electronic Arts. Her teaching interests include: experimental media, history of the non-fiction film, and women in film.

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The Making of a Superhero Musical

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The Scary Movie

The Scary Movie

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365 Day Project

365 Day Project

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Deliver

Deliver

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Rainy Season

Rainy Season

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Fill Thy Crack with Whiteness

Fill Thy Crack with Whiteness

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Age 12: Love with a Little L

Age 12: Love with a Little L

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