Jangleflex(1968)

Jangleflex is an experimental film that assembles abstract imagery around the figure of the dancer. Composed primarily of women in motion—some professional dancers, others simply moving through the frame—the film prioritizes rhythm and visual pattern over narrative. The semi-electronic soundtrack, composed and performed by Cowan, drives the piece forward, treating sound as an equal partner to image. The editing is deliberately syncopated, creating a kinetic experience that feels more like visual music than conventional cinema. Jangleflex sits firmly in the avant-garde tradition, demanding an active viewer willing to engage with form and sensation rather than plot.