The Cosmos in Mike Smith’s Pond

The Cosmos in Mike Smith’s Pond

2002 · 4 min · Documentary

"Everything is water if you look long enough" -Robert Creeley Music by D* Note (Phased and Konfused mix of Steve Reich's Piano Phase)

Directed by Rich Fedorchak

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