Project Detail

Stacking

Synopsis

Body disintegration and distortion becomes metaphor for the breakdown of certainties.

I perform sounds of the body in the process of painting, filming and struggling with the material.

Image and sound collapse and the atmosphere of decay is emphasised by heightened film 'noise', while 'found' sound extends the idea of inseparability between individual and environment.

Details

Year: 2006
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 6 mins 40 secs
Format: 16mm
Director: V Smith
Producer: V Smith
Editor: V Smith
Sound: V Smith

Production Status

Complete

Sales Company

Lux Media Arts

18 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston
London E8 2EZ
UK

T +44 (0)20 7503 3980

mike@lux.org.uk

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