Oh, Wayne… just when I thought I couldn’t love you more, you make this.
Beauty is Embarrassing “is a funny, irreverent, and inspiring documentary chronicling the life and work of one of America’s most important artists, Wayne White.” Yep, as far as I’m concerned {and as my 5+ posts about him would indicate} I think he’s a creative genius! I admire his work, his passion for creativity, and his ability to bring humor into fine art… and this film documents that.
Beauty is Embarrassing has been shown at festivals all over the place {including SXSW, Hot Docs in Toronto, the LA Film Festival, and the list goes on}, and now the plan now is to get it into theaters for the masses to see {YAY!} How you ask? Well, that’s where you come in! There’s a Kickstarter project in place to make that happen. Wayne is trying to raise $50,000 to self-distribute the movie, and with 8 days left {it ends on Sunday July 8th} he’s already at $34,293. So close! If you can help, please do – I smell an Oscar, baby!
This just showed at a film festival in OKC! If I remember correctly the filmmaker, who is a friend of a friend, is from here. Unfortunately, I missed the screening. Dang!
oh too bad! well, hopefully their kickstarter plan will work and you’ll get a chance to see it again!
It sounds like you’re referring to the film Wayne White: Beauty Is Embarrassing, which highlights the life and work of Wayne White, an artist known for his whimsical and often humorous approach to art and design. The film showcases his journey from puppeteer on Pee-wee’s Playhouse to a successful artist and his exploration of themes such as creativity, identity, and the challenges of artistic expression.