Leah Boyd

Uncontrollable Lost

Bachelor of Visual Arts Moving Image Photography Sculpture Sound Art & Technology Material Thinking Performance

My photographic tools include using a Bolex camera, accompanied by the material of a 16mm film roll. A deliberate selection of images of an In a picturesque expanse of beach aims to harness the profound and evocative scent of seawater, mingling with the earthy notes of mud and sand, all of which would be encapsulated within the confines of the celluloid. The beach, being a universally familiar backdrop, carries a reservoir of potent memories for people from all walks of life. It is a place where individuals have forged enduring connections, shared meals, or simply enjoyed the company of friends and family. To me, the beach embodies a treasure trove of cherished memories intertwined with the presence of loved ones, including those who have passed on.The entirety of this coastal landscape is rendered a sanctuary of serenity and security, through associated smells, sensations and memories. Weeks of film are combined into a single creation, each film distinct from the others, resurrecting forgotten memories.

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