Nishikawa’s analogue films often focus on the process of filmmaking itself. Light, Noise, Smoke and Light, Noise, Smoke shows a deceptively complex interplay between fireworks shots taken during a summer festival and the sonic imprints the same images leave on the optical soundtrack. This is a rhythmic and hypnotic triumph of a film that especially comes into its own when shown on 16mm.

Tomonari Nishikawa is a film curator who has selected over 500 films for various museums and screening venues. The Japanese artist is now based in New York, where he teaches.