Water Based
Single-channel digital video, 90 mins, silent
Commissioned by Thurrock Council as part of Estuary 2016
Filmed at:
Royal Opera House, Bob & Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop, Thurrock
London Cruise Terminal, Port of Tilbury
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Two-channel digital video, 35 mins w/audio
2010
(Available here is the single-channel version)
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Single-channel SD digital video, 26 mins, w/audio
2007
Commissioned by L.B. Camden to mark the opening of St Pancras International. Featuring music composed by David Lang (and G.F. Handel). Filmed above tunnels and below bridges along the route of HS1, the high speed rail link between the Channel Tunnel and St Pancras. To reflect the historical relationship between London and continental Europe the work references the music of G.F. Handel and includes scenes filmed at Handel House Museum.
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An English Field
Single-channel SD digital video in two parts
2007
Commissioned by Southampton City Art Gallery
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3 hours from here: an English Journey
Single-channel SD digital video, 108 mins w/audio
2004
Commissioned by Film and Video Umbrella and John Hansard Gallery
To watch the full work visit fvu.co.uk
(Available here is the first 28 minutes)
A recent essay about the work by Owen Hatherley is available here: fvu.co.uk
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