Filmed in a single take, pod depicts a mysterious circular shape tracing the images of occult symbols across a white surface plane. The “occult symbols” in question have been sourced from, and defined by, a conservative Christian New Zealand publication. Originally created for the ADA symposium event “Séance for Nam June Paik” (Christchurch, Feb 2008), the work not only responds to Paik’s contribution to the development of Video Art and the locale of Christchurch, but also touches on ideas of religious and social tensions, invisibility and the intangible, spirituality, and memory.
pod (2008)
Other works by Bronwyn Holloway-Smith
Bronwyn Holloway-Smith
Goodwill Singalong (2007)
Goodwill Singalong explores the relationships and conflicts between subversive alternative music and praise and worship singing.
Bronwyn Holloway-Smith
Mighty Box (full version) (2006)
An examination of Guy Fawkes celebrations in Wellington and wider Aotearoa New Zealand culture.
Bronwyn Holloway-Smith
Destination Pioneer City (2012)
Destination Pioneer City introduces future settlers to some of the features Pioneer City has to offer.
Bronwyn Holloway-Smith
Bledisloe Bebop (2020)
Paired with a jazz soundtrack and drone footage, the artist documents a 1956 abstract mosaic frieze by artist Guy Ngan.