shots of the actual installation. room measures approximately 4x5 meters. two stools are provided for prolonged viewing.
the two left photos are taken from the entrance of the piece.
the right-most photo is taken from the position of the projector.
"lost"
. installation .
- a first attempt at my video installation in conjunction with "lost"
and my MA degree.
- utilizing a small room, painted matt black, with a measured-off white matt
screen to exactly match the projection.
- data projector, dvd player, left and right speakers, 10-minute PAL dvd
- floor covered in various types of 'decorative forest floor' bark and mulch,
adding texture and scent.
- green tarpaulin overhead, holding in humidity, sound, and smells, keeping out
light and unwanted sounds. gives a sky or tent-like effect.
shots of the actual installation.
room measures approximately 4x5 meters. two stools are provided for
prolonged viewing.
the two left photos are taken from the entrance of the piece.
the right-most photo is taken from the position of the projector.
projector and speaker set-up
a plastic holder containing
project cards and contact information & a sheet
explaining the intentions of the projects as well as maps of shooting locations.
various card designs with the
following
information printed on the back:
“lost”
an experiment in mind-displacement
through
manipulation of the senses.
nature
surrounded by industry
shot and recorded mostly in:
trafford ecology park, trafford park
longford park, chorlton
mandy david, 2005
md@varpulis.com
www.varpulis.com
taken from the explanation sheet:
“LOST”
Mandy David
MA Media Arts
2005
I started off wanting to shoot footage within
Manchester's surrounding parks and areas, and as I became more experimental with
my camerawork,
the filming developed as more of an exploration of the textures and sounds of
nature. These explorations had me forgetting about the world just outside
my frame and getting lost within myself and my work.
My original intentions were to create a
relaxing and transporting piece of work, though the outcome is revealing itself
to have much darker tones.
It is for this reason that I have chosen the title "Lost".
Being lost can be both enchanting and
frightening at the same time. I try my best to recapture those feelings in the
editing suite, but nature is always
best when encountered one-on-one. I have purposely stayed local for my shoots
and recommend the following parks for losing yourself :
Longford Park, Chorlton
Trafford Ecology Centre,
Trafford Park
all material © 2005 mandy david