Alongside my text on canvases, I produced a series of short abstract films exploring separation, and the paradox between chaos and order. I chose to use my mother as my subject, for to me she represents a strong woman yet separated within herself. I filmed her attempting to separate salt; a substance which is near impossible to place into an order. I intend to leave the footage raw without any editing, and to erase any sound the camera picked up.
The feedback I received from my fellow fine artists on my films were very positive. For some, the film evoked a sensory response, and it was interesting to see the salt making no commitment to the canvas upon which it was being divided upon. Overall, I am very pleased with the films, and will pursue the next step in installing both the film and the canvases into my exhibition space.
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