Jay Bolotin has developed a dense visual vocabulary of forms and figures that he sets in motion as he weaves complex narratives and adaptations of archetypal storylines. The Jackleg Testament is the latest project by this prolific writer, composer, performer, and visual artist. Always seeking to elevate his imagery beyond the flat plane of the printed page, Bolotin has crafted a spectacular, operatic "woodcut motion picture" using his woodcut prints as the source material. Bolotin created a catalog of parts and pieces of characters, clothing, architecture, landscapes, and props that he pulls from to set his work in motion. Along with the completed film, Bolotin will exhibit two portfolios of woodcuts that inspired The Jackleg Testament and the prints that he used to create the images in the film.