“Geiser gives voice to the reaches of the unconscious, pointing to the abandoned splendor that exists prior to the rules of society and language.”-Holly Willis, RES

Janie Geiser's origins in puppet theater are evident in her affinity for cutout figures and antique toys. She collages these and other elements, along with fragments of sounds or music, to construct mysterious worlds that are as beautiful as they are haunting. Secret stories, nervous dreams, and coded languages provide keys to potent emotional landscapes, yet meaning remains elusive.

Terrace 49 2004, 5:30 mins, Color, 16mm, From the artist
Ultima Thule 2002, 10 mins, Color, 16mm, From the artist

Nervous Film series:
Ghost Algebra 2009, 7:30 mins, Color, DigiBeta, From the artist
Kindless Villain 2010, 5 mins, B&W, DigiBeta, From the artist
Ricky 2011, 11 mins, Color, DigiBeta, From the artist
The Floor of the World 2010, 9 mins, Color, DigiBeta, From the artist

Arbor Premiere! 2012, 7 mins, B&W, Digital Video, From the artist

Total running time: c. 60 mins