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Cinema and the Gallery
Monday 14 May 2012
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Static Film
Static
Film: The relationship between cinema interiors (auditoriums) and the blank
cinema screen, through photography and vintage technologies. Is the absence of
content upon the screen what gives the screen the presence within the
photograph or is it the interiority that the screen is situated in that
represents presence and absence? While exploring notions of interiority and
voyeuristic portraiture in regard to presence and absence.
The relationship between the cinema auditoriums and
the blank screens can be defined by firstly noting the obvious difference of
space, one is filled (auditorium) the other (screen) is empty. Yet the screen
remains uncluttered and free of detail, within the interior, however the
blankness of the screen, the nothingness holds a certain presence within the
photographs. An unrelenting barrier, that holds no content while conveying a
narrative element, narrative in this instance referring to the unanswered
questions that the blank screen raises.
On some level the blankness of the screen is conveyed
as content, as within ‘The Picture House Series’, the blankness becomes a
physical element within the photographs, a tangible object, as the photographs
are tactile, allowing a physical connection to develop between the object
(photograph) and viewer. However this physical element could be said to replace
the absence with presence. If by removing the untouchable element of cinema
screens, it is removing the absence that is felt within the photographs, if by
removing that essential element of cinema magic, the content.
As an undercurrent, the surrounding of the various
cinema screens included in ‘The Picture House Series’ are responsible for the
presence felt within the photographs as, by their very nature, cinema
auditoriums are imposing, dramatically theatrical spaces that demand unwavering
attention when inside of them. The structure, architecturally speaking
heightens the screens presence within the photographs as the seating rises
upwards, creating a large expanse of space overhead. The seating sits in
regimental rows, one after the other, then the screen is revealed to fill one
wall, drafting the entire auditorium. The auditorium retreats into the
background when the screen is revealed, becoming just a space in which to focus
all attention onto the screen.
Commonly the blank cinema screen could be seen as
dominating and overwhelming yet the camera angles in ‘The Picture House
Series’, centrally and unashamedly prominent, convey an aspect of voyeurism.
Voyeurism in the term of direct gaze, not sexual gratification, that is
normally associated with the word voyeurism. However the photographs aren’t
forced as they stand out in the open, photographing confidently and directly.
The blankness of the screen holds the gaze, the same if not more some as if the
screen had content projected upon it.
Is this the power of nothingness?
Does this nothingness hold power or status?
What is the difference between nothingness and
emptiness? One denotes unimportance while the other denotes that whatever was
important is not there anymore, possibly used up or non-existent.
When viewing ‘The Picture House Series’ photographs,
the viewer would immediately be aware of notions of presence and absence, due
to the emptiness of the auditorium and the presence within the photographs of
the blank screen. However these awareness’s convey deeper relationships within
the photographs. Notions such as narrative, content and the materiality of film
and video mediums are raised. Questions arise that are relevant to film and
photography, when the screen is blank, devoid of filmic (or more commonly used
now, digital) content, does the screen become defunct?
Interiority becomes an integral concept between
presence and absence, as interiority exists in both the auditorium and the
screen itself. Meaning, the screen is in the interior of the auditorium, yet is
a separate interior of its own, as the screen holds its own content, whether be
it physical or metaphorical. However on another level the photograph of the
cinema auditorium and the blank screen, develops a third interiority angle, as
the cinema auditorium and the blank screen are enveloped or more accurately
frozen within the medium of photography, creating another interior, the
interior of the photograph itself.
Relating back to notions of presence and absence, the
photograph creates a physical presence, as the cinema auditorium and blank
screen then become objects of there own. The photographs becoming objects
heighten the concept of voyeuristic portraiture, as a voyeuristic tendency is
to separate beings’ into belongings. ‘The Picture House Series’ communicate
voyeuristic tendencies by allowing a paradox with portraiture to be created as,
one focuses on the hidden gaze while the other acknowledges the gaze.
‘The Picture House Series’ is stated as portraiture
due to the traditional technical elements that arise within the photographs
themselves. The camera position; centrally placed focuses on the subject,
sitting centre of frame. The details are captured that render each auditorium
unique from each other, while still capturing each imperfection and flaw,
excluding nothing, drawing links to voyeuristic tendencies which differ yet
carry similarities to portraiture.
Static Film - Research Websites
I will be blogging on three more blogs as well as this one!
presenceandabsence.blogspot.com
This blog will focus on the relationship between presence and absence within my work as well as over research around this subject.
cinemainteriority.blogspot.com
This blog will explore interiority within the cinema structure as well as looking at colour within cinema.
voyeuristicportraiture.blogspot.com
This blog will research a term I've phrased called 'Voyeuristic Portraiture', focusing on the relationship between the screen and camera.
presenceandabsence.blogspot.com
This blog will focus on the relationship between presence and absence within my work as well as over research around this subject.
cinemainteriority.blogspot.com
This blog will explore interiority within the cinema structure as well as looking at colour within cinema.
voyeuristicportraiture.blogspot.com
This blog will research a term I've phrased called 'Voyeuristic Portraiture', focusing on the relationship between the screen and camera.
Thursday 22 March 2012
Footage of Sound 2009
Experiment with the protector sound and the light projected from the lens.
Experimental Images and Stills
Sunday 29 January 2012
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