First published on Youtube May 8, 2016
“Europa 2016” reimagines Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment” in a 3D space, capturing the fresco’s dynamic and desperate figures. This film, with its camera sweeping around the chaos reminiscent of a sinking ship, echoes the intensity of Michelangelo’s work, complemented by the etchings of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, portraying a struggle for salvation amidst turmoil.
First published on Youtube August 12, 2015
Blending the tranquil domestic scenes of painting with the historical significance of the Lumière Brothers’ “L’arrivée d’un train en gare de la Ciotat,” “The Enigma of La Ciotat” is a silent, black and white homage to the origins of cinema. Set against Franz Liszt’s “Valse no.1,” this film invites viewers into a surreal landscape inspired by Giorgio de Chirico.
First published on Youtube November 23, 2014
“Paintings” is a contemplative piece that explores the symbolism of the veil through various artworks. The journey begins with an unnamed artist’s work, ventures through Gustav Doré’s “The Confusion of Tongues,” and culminates with Antonello da Messina’s “The Virgin Annunciate,” inviting viewers to unravel the mysteries concealed within these masterpieces.
First published on Youtube May 10, 2014
“Fireplace,” the film juxtaposes the enigmatic allure of an unknown painting with Doré’s “The Confusion of Tongues” and Messina’s “The Virgin Annunciate.” This cinematic creation weaves a narrative that transcends time, linking disparate artworks through the warmth and mystery of a fireplace.
First published on Youtube Mar 11, 2014
A tribute to my grandfather and a tribute to the art of early cinema and the legacy of Georges Méliès and Walter R. Booth, “Carousel” is an enchanting journey through film history. Integrating scenes from Méliès’s “Voyage Impossible” and Booth’s “The ‘?’ Motorist,” this film celebrates the whimsical and innovative spirit of its pioneers.
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