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SELF HELP, 2017/18
Single-channel HD Video
12’53” (seamless loop)
Can be exhibited with or without sound
SELF HELP features close-up images of an assortment of books being "thumbed through". As the video progresses, the object of the book takes on a sculptural and landscape-like characteristic. As pages flip by, fragments of text are highlighted, offering the viewer a spontaneous poetic narrative. The audience may piece together snippets of words, creating a different viewing experience with each screening.
The title references the books that are in the video: a mixture of classic literature, non-fiction wilderness/travel, and self help books. A personalized element of the 'self' comes into play as each viewer pieces together little bits of text.
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Documentation of installation at the UMW Media Wall in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA, April 2018
Two-person Exhibition with Aaron Higgins | Photo credit: Jason Robinson
Abridged Video: 3 minutes
Two-person Exhibition with Aaron Higgins | Photo credit: Jason Robinson
Abridged Video: 3 minutes