Blythian Memes

An experimental animation capturing the essence of Blyth through the distinctive landmarks etched in my memory.

In the process of walking the local area with my dogs, I've absorbed the quirky local spaces, these are a selection of buildings or objects that are 'memes', these are instantly recalled when I think of these journeys, seamlessly woven into the fabric of my experiences of living here. The film is a visual exploration of repeating and morphing patterns. Throughout this visual narrative, a symbolic. Totemic sculpture emerges as a recurring motif—the Wind Turbine.

This towering structure not only punctuates the Blyth skyline but also serves as a bold emblem of the future, heralding a new era of power to supplant the historical prominence of coal in Blyth's narrative. Though traditionally the film is the end of the process, for me it isn't.

I then examine the film for interesting compositions. Extracting frames to rework and then take that into a new place, this could be a digital artwork, or the beginning of a new film.  

I only recently realised the way I work has been influenced by the very place I now live. Blyth is becoming the centre of the UK for renewable energy, reusing the elements to power the country. I re-use the fabric of my films to create new art. 

Warning: Contains flashing images 

A film by Dex Hannon

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