Water SIMs
2020
Description: Water SIMs is part of the “Calming Video” series, short time-based work that is a celebration of non-action in a world obsessed with productivity. They are inspired by writings from Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. In “Water Sims” a translation of Lao Tzu words about water’s passive mutability stream across a collage sequence of water simulations. The water we see is a poor replica of the original, but the value of simulations lies in the process of repetition not in the result. Understanding is achieved by observing differences.
Sound: Julia Kim
Visuals: V.A. Graham
Two Potted Plants In A World Without Nature
2020
Description: “Two Potted Plants in a World Without Nature” is about the transformative power of being tethered to one place. The cyclical rising and falling of the plants mimic the deep breathing exercises used to detect sensations in our bodies. A grid of repeating animations sway between moments of harmony and discord creating a constantly shifting visual awareness on the screen. These visuals were composed using analog video synthesizers during a residency at Signal Culture (NY). This video is designed to lull viewers into a hypnotic introspection.
Sound: Julia Kim
Visuals: V.A. Graham