Killing Boredom Or be bored to death
In my work, I explore the concept of boredom through the lens of slow cinema, a genre that challenges mainstream, fast-paced filmmaking. By embracing long, uneventful scenes and minimalist storytelling, slow cinema invites viewers to engage with boredom, fostering contemplation and patience.
My essay film, „Killing Boredom or Be Bored to Death,“ reenacts scenes from various slow films, integrating theoretical discussions about slow cinema and boredom. This project serves as both a meditation on the value of boredom and a critique of our constant need for stimulation.
Through this work, I demonstrate that boredom, when embraced, can lead to deeper creativity and introspection. It challenges viewers to find beauty and meaning in the mundane, transforming what is often seen as a negative state into a profound cinematic experience.
Essay Film, 31:21 min, 2024
Accompanied by a practice-led thesis
Uncertainty
My artistic exploration celebrates the beauty of movement, from the elegance of dance to everyday gestures. Through photography and film, I delve into the interplay between stillness and motion, inspired by Werner Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. Drawing from George Baker’s concept of the „talking picture,“ I envision a convergence of narrative and stasis within a single frame, pushing the boundaries of cinematic expression. My work challenges viewers to reconsider perception, revealing unseen dimensions of existence and inviting contemplation on the magic of freezing time within the medium of photography and film.
Videocollage, 2:02 min, 2022
Highway Holidays
Documentary, 26:59, 2022
Semiotics In the Kitchen
Essay Film, 4:10, 2022
In collaboration with Stefani Yosifova and Nikol Vaxevani