Inner Shadows - video project
‘Inner Shadows' is a video project that merges together the artworks and the personality of the Artist. It is a bridge between physical and spiritual worlds, that aims to bring an immersive experience of the Artist's vision and a greater understanding of the inspiration behind the art pieces. It is also a culmination of a year long project, and a round-up before the new chapter begins.
Video project filmed in Middleton Woods Nature Reserve, April 2021
Middleton Woods is the largest remaining ancient woodland site in West Yorkshire and is of special importance for nature conservation in Leeds.
The Woodland’s quirky growing trees, beautiful undisturbed sights and old, dying and dead trees, rotting, fallen timber and decomposing leaves that are so important for wildlife, have become the perfect location for shooting a video. Mysterious atmosphere of the woods, tangled branches and fallen trees - what could be a better metaphor for an artists mind?
Video was shot in the middle of April, a moment before the nature explodes with loads of blossoms and new-born leaves, a final gasp before the song of life begins. This time of the year correspondents perfectly with the artwork, as it depicts the ‘moment before the ..’
However, this time of the year is quite unpredictable and despite the good weather forecast we got caught in the hailstorm. This posed the biggest challenge of all the challenges we have already encountered. Luckily I had the best crew helping me out, who didn’t let me fall into despair and encouraged me to go further. For this I am endlessly grateful. And hell yeah they were right, as just when we were about to finish installing the work (4h during the hailstorm), the sky cleared out and we were all blessed with a ray of hope :)