Jesse McLean

Bad at Sports Interview

Jesse McLean — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:16:35 +0000

I was interviewed by Jesse Malmed for Bad at Sports , you can find the interview here. It’s really an in-depth look into my work and practice, thanks to Jesse for all his insightful and thought-provoking questions!

Remote at Rotterdam!

Jesse McLean — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:33:22 +0000

My latest video, Remote will screen at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in late January 2012. I will be in attendance and can’t wait to see all the films and mix it up in the Netherlands.

Specific details regarding the program to follow soon…

Magic for Beginners at Transmediale

Jesse McLean — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:24:40 +0000

Magic for Beginners will screen in the Video Programme Satellite Stories as part of the 2012 Transmediale in Berlin, Germany in late January/early Feb. Very excited! A little about Satellite Stories:

The video programme Satellite Stories, curated by Marcel Schwierin, raises the question of the compatibility between human beings and the products they create. Whether we look to politics, the financial markets, architecture, traffic, fashion or – in particular – to the mass media: we create an environment that is intended to satisfy our needs, but one that also consistently makes demands upon us that we cannot achieve. The products seem to develop a life of their own, and are no longer adapted to suit human needs; instead, we are forced to adapt to them in order to avoid becoming incompatible ourselves.

Right up my alley! More about the program and other artists included can be found here

Magic for Beginners at Stuttgarter Filmwinter

Jesse McLean — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:19:20 +0000

Magic for Beginners will screen in Stuttgart, Germany as part of the Stuttgarter Filmwinter Festival for Expanded Media.

Art Uncovered: Jesse McLean

Jesse McLean — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:01:38 +0000

I was interviewed for Art Uncovered, a weekly online radio show on BreakThru Radio that features interviews with emerging and established artists and curators. Thanks, Thomas!

Interstate gets mentioned on Art Fag City

Jesse McLean — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:56:19 +0000

The growing art scene on Bogart Street gets mentioned (along with Interstate and me) on Art Fag City

Video Playlist: The Evidence Show(s) with guest curator Jesse McLean: Museum of Contemporary Photography

Jesse McLean — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:06:53 +0000

A program I curated for Video Playlist, held at the Museum of Contemporary Photography here in Chicago will screen Nov. 30, from 6-9pm. Free! More info:

The Evidence Show(s) is a one-night public screening of video work in conjunction with Crime Unseen. The artists featured in this program consider the potential for everyday objects, ordinary surroundings and average people to become evidence of something beyond the familiar.

Featuring: Steve Matheson, Semi-Conductor, Jessie Stead, Michael Bell-Smith, Noah Klersfeld, Steve Reinke and Jacob Ciocci

Trust Falls in Artforum!

Jesse McLean — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:29:25 +0000

Trust Falls is a critic’s pick! Thanks to Zachary Cahill for his thoughtful and incredible review!

Lose Yourself (Remix) at Arthouse in Austin, TX Nov. 30 – Jan. 8

Jesse McLean — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:20:52 +0000

Lose Yourself (Remix) will be playing at LIFT Projects at Arthouse at the Jones Center in Austin, TX from Nov. 30 – Jan. 8. Get your dance on!

Night Magic – Screening with Thad Kellstadt in Louisville, KY

Jesse McLean — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:05:25 +0000

Thad Kellstadt and I were invited to each show a selection of our work by the Louisville Film Society. We called the program “Night Magic”. We had a great time and the audience was terrific, thanks for the great questions! And special thanks to Ryan and Tracy for inviting us, and Kevin and Tomy for hosting us.