Cedrus Libero 2013
9 minutes
The film work explores the solemn demise of the historic Cedar trees. These trees frame the view of Walpole Park from the Manor and, planted in the late 1700's, are now in a state of decay.They indicate the end of an era, while the regeneration of the park and Manor begins. Patel investigates the life of the trees through her film work. Expired Super 8 film was used and processed by hand to exemplify the passage of time in Cedrus Libero.
The film work explores the solemn demise of the historic Cedar trees. These trees frame the view of Walpole Park from the Manor and, planted in the late 1700's, are now in a state of decay.They indicate the end of an era, while the regeneration of the park and Manor begins. Patel investigates the life of the trees through her film work. Expired Super 8 film was used and processed by hand to exemplify the passage of time in Cedrus Libero.
Stellatus 2002
5 minutes
The sprawling metropolis with all its chaos and order sees its reflection as the starry night sky. The life on the city grid, transform into stillness as constellations in the sky above.
http://www.sitegallery.org/archives/2314#.UUdGY64pHEc
The sprawling metropolis with all its chaos and order sees its reflection as the starry night sky. The life on the city grid, transform into stillness as constellations in the sky above.
http://www.sitegallery.org/archives/2314#.UUdGY64pHEc
Path of the Star 2004
7 minutes
Path of the Star follows the trail of the infinity loop. It describes the journey of the sun on a trail, which has no beginning or end.
Path of the Star follows the trail of the infinity loop. It describes the journey of the sun on a trail, which has no beginning or end.
Prana 2004
3 minutes
Prana (Sanskrit - life force) is a two screen double projection with walkway in between. The film explores the involuntary function of breathing which, in turn allows the viewer to become aware of his or her own breath.
Prana (Sanskrit - life force) is a two screen double projection with walkway in between. The film explores the involuntary function of breathing which, in turn allows the viewer to become aware of his or her own breath.
Mind Stuff 2004
8 minutes
The merging of matter in mind stuff mixes colour whilst being pulled away magnetically. The film describes the transient nature of mental thought, through the movement created by water and paint. The flow of colours passing by, reflect the thought processes that occur in the consciousness, and the variations of colours have the quality to evoke moods, memories and emotions. These colours stick leaving residual lumps, the masses of memories that remain colouring our vision of present reality.
The merging of matter in mind stuff mixes colour whilst being pulled away magnetically. The film describes the transient nature of mental thought, through the movement created by water and paint. The flow of colours passing by, reflect the thought processes that occur in the consciousness, and the variations of colours have the quality to evoke moods, memories and emotions. These colours stick leaving residual lumps, the masses of memories that remain colouring our vision of present reality.
Aleph-Ø 2002
10 minutes
Inspired by seventeenth century Flemish still life painters of vanitas, Aleph-Ø explores the inevitability of death and the futility of worldly ambitions. The ephemeral quality of the smoke becomes the Memento Mori reminding us not only of death but the essence of human existence and the fragility of the human body. The title is based on first letter the Hebrew alphabet meaning the beginning. Aleph - zero is also a term used by mathematicians to describe infinity.
Inspired by seventeenth century Flemish still life painters of vanitas, Aleph-Ø explores the inevitability of death and the futility of worldly ambitions. The ephemeral quality of the smoke becomes the Memento Mori reminding us not only of death but the essence of human existence and the fragility of the human body. The title is based on first letter the Hebrew alphabet meaning the beginning. Aleph - zero is also a term used by mathematicians to describe infinity.
1x1=1 2005
8 minutes
This installation was a commission following an Artists Residency at the Whitechapel Gallery and Bethnal Green Technology College. The placement of the screens describes an exam room, one pupil engrossed and studious is concentrated, whilst her classmate is of an opposing temperament behaves in a disruptive manner. As the film unfolds the personalities of the pupils alter, as does the relationship between them. The film questions the viewer's perception and judge of character.
This installation was a commission following an Artists Residency at the Whitechapel Gallery and Bethnal Green Technology College. The placement of the screens describes an exam room, one pupil engrossed and studious is concentrated, whilst her classmate is of an opposing temperament behaves in a disruptive manner. As the film unfolds the personalities of the pupils alter, as does the relationship between them. The film questions the viewer's perception and judge of character.
Untitled The Roadside Museum 2014
35mm slide film
The Roadside Museum is an experimental project examining the feasibility of fast forwarding the ageing process of artworks through biological and chemical decay. Raksha was selected to bury artworks for one year on a farm in the north-west of England in May 2013. Her work for this project was a series of photographs and transparencies taken of Pool Hey Farm. The prints and film were buried unprotected in a field at a depth of six feet, and over the year the images of the farm dissolved through the acid content of soil into delicate abstract images.
The Roadside Museum is an experimental project examining the feasibility of fast forwarding the ageing process of artworks through biological and chemical decay. Raksha was selected to bury artworks for one year on a farm in the north-west of England in May 2013. Her work for this project was a series of photographs and transparencies taken of Pool Hey Farm. The prints and film were buried unprotected in a field at a depth of six feet, and over the year the images of the farm dissolved through the acid content of soil into delicate abstract images.
The Block 2011
5 minutes
The Block was made with young people on the project 'Seeing Through' at Tate Britain in 2011. Over a period of six months young people from Ealing, Harrow and Westminster used Tate Britain?s architectural history and the collection displays as inspiration to examine the themes of horror and the Uncanny. They worked with a wide range of media to capture their responses, experiences, and sense of place within the historical landscape of the gallery and of Millbank. The sound for this film was made by Dark Vibra.
http://www.myspace.com/darkvibra
The Block was made with young people on the project 'Seeing Through' at Tate Britain in 2011. Over a period of six months young people from Ealing, Harrow and Westminster used Tate Britain?s architectural history and the collection displays as inspiration to examine the themes of horror and the Uncanny. They worked with a wide range of media to capture their responses, experiences, and sense of place within the historical landscape of the gallery and of Millbank. The sound for this film was made by Dark Vibra.
http://www.myspace.com/darkvibra
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