Sister Sylvester & Deniz Tortum - Artist talk
Sister Sylvester & Deniz Tortum - Artist Talk
Conversation with Sister Sylvester (pseudonym Kathryn Hamilton) and Deniz Tortum about their new VR experience Shadowtime and the short essay film Our Ark , shown at Eye. They will explain the background to their work in words and images. Moderator is Anna Abrahams.
Join us for an engaging talk featuring the artists Sister Sylvester (Kathryn Hamilton) and Deniz Tortum, the creative minds behind the VR experience 'Shadowtime' (2023) and the short essay film 'Our Ark' (2021). 'Shadowtime' delves into the complex experience of existing in two conflicting realities amidst the climate crisis, while 'Our Ark' presents a digital interpretation of Noah's Ark, challenging our understanding of reality.
During the event, Sylvester and Tortum will explore how the climate crisis influences their work and discuss the transformative potential of VR technology in prompting audiences to contemplate and respond to urgent environmental issues. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the intersection of art, technology, and environmental activism!
The conversation will be moderated by Anna Abrahams, Eye's Senior Programmer Film, Art and Society. Presentation in collaboration with IDFA DocLab.
Shadowtime and Our Ark will be shown at Eye's Room at the Top from 10-19 November.
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Production year
2023
Length
60 min.
Event language
English
Moderator
Anna Abrahams
Country
NL
Part of
Virtual Reality in Eye
Virtual Reality productions are an increasingly important element of the contemporary film experience. Eye has created Virtual Reality in Eye, a programme that focuses on VR. You’re not confronted with the flat surface of a film screen. You move around virtually in 3D through a designed space that surrounds and immerses you on all sides.
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