The Parable of the Tulip Painter and the Fly
Charlotte Pryce US, 2008, 4', 16 mm
An intoxicating flower; a metaphorical insect; a longing reach across the centuries. The film is a philosophical search drenched in luminous colors and sparkling light. Having grown the beautiful tulip I fell deeply under its spell – an affliction shared by an artist from another time and place – yet the dilemma we faced was shared: to fall for such luxurious and temporary beauty raised a fear (a reminder – a fly) of the transience of life. The film was shot on color reversal, entirely hand-processed and reprinted on the optical printer. (Charlotte Pryce)
Fri 25/9 Kino SC 20:00
