Denise Batchelor

Stranded (2015)

2 min 55 secSingle channel / Digital Video / Colour / Sound

"As gossamer threads hold captive, a hostage appears to tread water mid air. Circling this way then that, the will to live becomes a fight for survival. Never give up I whisper."

Artist's statement

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CIRCUIT is the
leading voice
for artist moving image
practice
in Aotearoa New Zealand,
distributing works,
critical review and
dialogues
which reflect our unique, contemporary
South Pacific context.

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o Aotearoa, e tuku
atu ana i ngā mahi toi,
i ngā arotakenga
me ngā whakawhitinga
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ngā āhuatanga
motuhake o tō tātou noho i te ao hou ki
Te Moananui-a-Kiwa.