Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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I've been tracking Mezkalin Lightshows (real name Janes) for years, since 2018 or 2019, and I have observed his gradual transformation into a top contributor to the analog video glitch art scene. Upon moving to the EU, I knew that making a video about him was something I had to do. So in July 2023, I traveled to the Western border of Germany and recorded some footage in his lab and a half-hour interview to try and better understand his approach to making video gear, and what drives him to do it. The result I believe is memorable and inspiring not just for video art enthusiasts, but for all artists.

Filmed by Misha Lozovoy & Nima Davari
Edited by Misha Lozovoy
Thumbnail by Janes (Mezkalin)
Special thanks to Jasmine Abbassi

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:40 Part 1 (The Lab)
09:34 Part 2 (Interview)
37:02 Outro

Follow @mezkalinvideogear
mezkalin.com
instagram.com/mezkalin_
If you'd like to know more about other video circuit benders and gear makers, watch my video titled "An Overview of Video Glitch / Synth Gear Makers in 2021" youtu.be/wFEeg8bo3yk

Soundtrack (in order):
Downstate - The Burbs
Downstate - No Fear
Downstate - Visions
Alisa Woody - Midnight Soul (slowed)
Alisa Woody - Earth and Sky (slowed)
Alisa Woody - Soul Sanctuary (slowed)
Alisa Woody - Memory Blanket (slowed)
Alisa Woody - Remedies (slowed)
Alisa Woody - Drowsy Delight (slowed)
downstate.bandcamp.com
open.spotify.com/album/1MlDNxtsDwSGPVYbP5XYfm

#glitchart #circuitbending #videosynthesis #documentary