| Ariel Smith Filmmaker/Media Artist/Critical Thinker |
1,2,3 knockup
2006/4min 9sec/DV
1,2,3 Knockup approaches the terrifying symbiotic relationship
resulting from an unwanted pregnancy as well as the equally
terrifying symbiotic relationship resulting from a young girl suddenly
having her own sexuality thrust upon her . In both cases the
cohabitation of the body is oppressive and unpleasant. Two
organisms living with each other in a sort of parasitism. The roles of
host and parasite however are interchanging and ambiguous with
one element often presenting itself as the other.
2006/4min 9sec/DV
1,2,3 Knockup approaches the terrifying symbiotic relationship
resulting from an unwanted pregnancy as well as the equally
terrifying symbiotic relationship resulting from a young girl suddenly
having her own sexuality thrust upon her . In both cases the
cohabitation of the body is oppressive and unpleasant. Two
organisms living with each other in a sort of parasitism. The roles of
host and parasite however are interchanging and ambiguous with
one element often presenting itself as the other.
Saviour Complex
2008/16mm/4min 43sec
Saviour Complex examines the shifting power dynamics between a
young street level sex trade worker and her 3 clients. Visceral,
and disturbing, Saviour Complex drags us into a surrealist, cinematic
nightmare .High contrast black and white cinematography, stylized
sets, and a rhythmic soundscape help to set an overall dark and
expressionistic tone
2008/16mm/4min 43sec
Saviour Complex examines the shifting power dynamics between a
young street level sex trade worker and her 3 clients. Visceral,
and disturbing, Saviour Complex drags us into a surrealist, cinematic
nightmare .High contrast black and white cinematography, stylized
sets, and a rhythmic soundscape help to set an overall dark and
expressionistic tone
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
2009/35mm/3min12sec
Surrealist imagery and tongue in cheek symbolism address the
heteronormative privilege awarded to attached women,
contrasted with the feelings of longing and inadequacy
experienced by women without a man to love them. A girl sits
within her gothic fairytale confines, waiting for the phone to ring...
A darkly humorous, stylish examination of why he never calls
when he says he’ll call and a gentle reminder to stop giving a f****.
Dear Diary
2009/Super8mm/3min 45sec
He loves me... He loves me not... One woman’s boredom,
loneliness, and active imagination make for a sardonic, reversal of
the male gaze through a tale of longing and sensual escapism.
Distribution of Ariel Smith's films and videos are handled by Vtape (Toronto, Ontario)
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