Alexis Gideon

When Gideon moved to Pittsburgh after stints in LA, New York City and Chicago he made a big impression with his Video Musics. Each of these stop-animation films, which took years to complete, are accompanied by a live performance by Gideon, who sings and plays multiple instruments. They are intense and surprisingly entertaining, and in 2013 he took the performance on the road, making stops in museums, galleries, and performance venues all over the United States. He has also recorded albums of original music and made photographic prints based on his film work.