There have been extremely few — really if any — experimental short films that attempt to replicate the painterly technique of Cubism. While that may not have been the goal quite set out by Christina McPhee, she perfectly captures all elements of the ocean in a sort-of Cubist montage in her short film Carbon Surf Drawing. In this film, she explores the power, beauty and science of the water in an exciting rushing torrent of images.

The 3rd annual Crossroads in San Francisco will honor Chick Strand, show the complete work of Laida Lerxtundi, plus Ken Jacob’s latest film and much more.

Watch a 4-minute preview of Christina McPhee’s shed cubed / transborder immigrant light video art project that features lots of freaky live drawing.

Watch the absorbing environmental thriller art piece Tesserae-Yellow Tahiti Substation Foods 4 Less by video artist Christina McPhee.

Feb. 6: Inspired by Patti Smith’s Because the Night, Catherine Forster of Chicago’s LiveBox will screen several short films about life at nighttime.