Altering the past
This video series presents decaying footage sourced from various films, woven together to construct an abstract narrative that explores the multifaceted nature of collective memory. The artworks delve into the physical texture of film, tracing its transformation from analog to digital and its intricate connection to storytelling. Rare archival footage is often utilized, reclaiming forgotten film imagery and incorporating it into our shared mythology. The allure of these historical images lies in their paradoxical beauty, derived from the decay of celluloid.
Within these works, time takes on a dual role as both a historical subject and an existential force, forming the axis around which documentary and experimental elements converge. The intention is to heighten the viewer's sensorial perception, allowing them to not only comprehend specific historical periods but also experience them viscerally. These two interests, the exploration of time and the examination of humanity's role within it, are interconnected facets of the same historical coin, offering a perspective that acknowledges time as both shaped by human actions and an autonomous force of nature.
Within these works, time takes on a dual role as both a historical subject and an existential force, forming the axis around which documentary and experimental elements converge. The intention is to heighten the viewer's sensorial perception, allowing them to not only comprehend specific historical periods but also experience them viscerally. These two interests, the exploration of time and the examination of humanity's role within it, are interconnected facets of the same historical coin, offering a perspective that acknowledges time as both shaped by human actions and an autonomous force of nature.
Video footage and animated charcoal drawings, 2019
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