From the Notebook of...

Shot in Florence, From the Notebook of... draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks and Paul Valéry’s essay on da Vinci’s creative process. The film explores the relationship between Renaissance space and the moving image, using rapid camera movements along the city’s facades. Beavers also includes glimpses of his own face to connect the act of filming with an investigative gaze, marking a significant shift in his artistic approach.

With a runtime of 48 minutes, the film emphasizes presence and perception in the filmmaking process. It reflects on how light and color interact, encapsulated in the tagline "Color as a description of light." This documentary is not just a visual experience but also an intellectual exploration of creativity and artistic expression, making it a compelling work within the avant-garde genre.