A shared space
Single channel HD film with stereo sound, no dialogue · 7’11 · 2012 · Edition of 10 + 2 AP
2 photographs · Edition of 10 + 2 AP
A shared space II · photograph · 2012
Talking about death is difficult. And yet not talking about death can sometimes be more difficult.
In her film, A shared space, Sylvia Schwenk approaches the subject side-on by showing us death from the perspective of two grave diggers. Our protagonists have been preparing graves for more than 20 years, and for them death is a very normal part of life. They enjoy their job and take pride in burying the dead.
A shared space I · photograph · 2012
A shared space III · photograph · 2012
The film starts by showing us a graveyard on a beautiful serene day. The grave diggers work in a quiet and harmonious way and their movements almost seem choreographed as they prepare the burial site. Today, however, there is an unexpected outcome. Something the grave diggers have never experienced.
60 second extract · A shared space · 2012
Video to come.
For collectors
A shared space shows us death through the eyes of two people for whom it is a very normal part of life. Available as a single-channel HD film, edition of 10 + 2 AP. Two photographs are each available from €700 unframed.
Enquire about this workFor galleries and curators
A shared space opens a conversation about death that is quiet, harmonious, and unexpectedly confronting. The film takes a turn that stays with you. Exhibition proposals and loans are welcome.
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