June 9, 2003
Adaptation
meandbillybob.com is somewhere between a fan site, a meditation
on mediation, and an attempt to rewrite oneself into an ideal
world that doesn't exist. Artist Jillian Mcdonald has superimposed
herself opposite actor Billy Bob Thornton in several short scenes
from his various films. The scenes are in slow motion and an
intimate country ballad (written and performed by Billy Bob
himself) provides their soundtrack. The site lacks an artist
statement, inviting the casual visitor to mistake Mcdonald for
a delusional Thornton fanatic. Far from being cynical and campy,
the overall effect is unexpectedly sad and poignant. - Curt
Cloninger
http://www.meandbillybob.com
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