For this video, I created a 24-frame looped animation of a rotating tree. Each frame was screenprinted onto an individual leaf, resulting in 24 unique prints. Over several months, I documented the changes that occurred as the colors shifted and the leaves gradually deteriorated, ultimately succumbing to decay. To enhance the overall sensory experience, I also composed the musical score that accompanied the animation.
These videos were made to promote the School of Art’s graduate student thesis exhibitions and to be used as promotional videos for the MFA program.
The School of Art hired a team to do the filming, but the editing was done in-house. The videos here were edited by me.
Due to the privacy settings, you might be required to view them on the School of Art Vimeo page.
Over the course of approximately six weeks, I spent my time photographing the roots of pothos cuttings that were suspended in a tank while I propagated them. By accelerating the footage, the usually unseen movements of the plants became visible as they swayed and almost appeared to be breathing while suspended in water. Additionally, I composed the accompanying music myself.
