A shared space
Single channel HD film with stereo music and sound only · 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 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.
Opening minute · A shared space · 2012
For collectors
A shared space is available as a single-channel HD film and 2 photographs. Works are a limited edition of 10 + 2 AP and start from €3,000 unframed.
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