Bodyscape
Two channel 4K colour video with stereo sound, 3 minutes 55 seconds, 2022
This work imagines the female body as a part of nature, blurring the boundary between human body and landscape. Through various sensory experiences, it explores the subjectivity of the female-born body and its deep connection to the nature. Emphasising the idea that humans perceive nature through their bodies, the work suggests that true understanding comes through immersion and embodied experience.
Through body movement and closeup shots, Tu demonstrates the visual playfulness and aesthetic between female body and nature. The
rhythm of body movement and the music are reinforced by the viewing experience, which asks the viewer to perceive alongside the work.
Directed by Riley Tu
Voice over by Matilde Araoz Ellis
Editing, story, soundtrack by Riley Tu
Special thanks to Lynton and Watson