JOHN ZIEMAN is a video artist living in New York City since 1980. His single-channel and multi-channel installation video works have been shown internationally. He also shoots film, electronic cinema, photo stills, composes music. He directs, and edits; including documentaries and music videos.

In the late 70’s, Zieman commissioned a Video Synthesizer, built to his specs; later he worked with Nam June Paik, also with Dara Birnbaum, and other notable video artists.

En Plein Air

John Zieman shot & edited this 4K video art piece, toward the end of Covid isolation. Lensed entirely in the East End of Long Island, using the Sony FX6 electronic cinema camera.

The music is by composer John Petersen, whose meditative sound work can be explored at experiencejourneybox.com.

Please don’t watch it on your phone or tiny screen. Watch it on your biggest screen.

To see it in 4K, you need a 4K resolution monitor, CLICK ON THE GEAR symbol on the bottom right, set it to 4K, then CLICK THE FULL SCREEN button next to it (with four arrows).

Tech Check: 4K Feedback

Zieman experiments w feedback, now in 4K! (using the Sony FX6, 03.26.21) Pictures straight out of the camera, no color correction. Music is Zieman’s experimentation with a pseudo-random sequencer patch from his experimental electronic music studio archive, circa 1978?

Mariazell (2017-2020)

A transcendent fragmentary moment is captured, as Zieman explores the poignant tautologies of “Necro-Tourism” — the drive to visit dramatic places, immediately, before all the traditional and unique is lost, or unrecognizable…

Write me a message, grab a coffee and let's talk about your project. I love new challenges and collaborations, since I was born. See you inside!