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

    Other works by Denise Batchelor

    A blue bottle jellyfish floats in shallow clear water.
    Denise Batchelor

    Blue (2011)

    Blue
    A close up of a hedgehog curled up amongst some leaves.
    Denise Batchelor

    Just Breathe (2013)

    The gentle breaths of a sleeping hedgehog encourage the viewer to take a moment and "just breath".

    Just Breathe
    A spinning top spins while flour is sprinkled from above.
    Denise Batchelor

    Oscillate (2013)

    A spinning top traces a path through flour.

    Oscillate
    An owls feet stick out beneath their feathery body.
    Denise Batchelor

    Owl Breathing (2010)

    The gentle feathery breaths of an owl.

    Owl Breathing
    Denise Batchelor on CIRCUIT

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