connect
6-channel HD film with stereo sound · 12–26 min · 2018 · Edition of 10
Stills from gestures · connect
connect reminds us of our own humanity by allowing us to see ourselves in others. Six films show a social and visual portrait of over 160 people of different ages, gender, socio-economic backgrounds, cultures and religion from local communities in the USA (New York City), Germany (Schöppingen, Berlin), and Spain (Blanca).
Still from What are you scared of? · connect
Still from What advice would you give your younger self? · connect
Still from What makes you happy? · connect
Still from What are your hopes for the future? · connect
The project presents stories and interactions that build intrigue about who we are and how we relate to one another. The protagonists share their private stories and thoughts in an honestly refreshing way, as they answer five universal questions that we all ask ourselves at one time or another. Each question is the subject of its own film, with similar answers and counterpoints sewn together to build a narrative on humanity.
The questions are: What makes you happy? What are you scared of? What do you love the most? What advice would you give your younger self? What are your hopes for the future?
Trailer · connect · 2018
For collectors
connect is available as a 6-channel HD film installation or as individual films. Each film is an edition of 10 + 2 APs. Individual films can be collected separately or as the complete work.
Enquire about this workFor galleries and curators
connect can be presented as a 6-channel installation or as a curated selection of individual films. The work invites audiences to sit with strangers and recognise themselves. Exhibition proposals and loans are welcome.
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