Drawing Restraint Collection

"Drawing Restraint" is a film series by American artist Matthew Barney, spanning from 1988 to 2024. The collection encompasses a variety of artistic mediums, including drawings, sculptures, photographs, and films, unified by an exploration of physical and psychological limitations alongside the creative process itself. The series consists of eight films with a total runtime of 282 minutes. The films within "Drawing Restraint" vary significantly in length, ranging from 5 minutes to 135 minutes. The series has a total budget and revenue of zero. Notable installments include "Drawing Restraint 9" (2006), which has an IMDb rating of 6.5, and "Drawing Restraint 28" (2024) with a runtime of 47 minutes. The series’ development occurred over a period of 36 years. The films have no available IMDb ratings or revenue information beyond the specific titles mentioned above. "Drawing Restraint" represents a sustained artistic project across multiple decades, consistently investigating complex themes through its diverse cinematic expressions.