ANALOGICA SELECTION 15 - 2025
WHERE ARE THE WILD THINGS?
by Benjamin Clement
16mm / 2023 / USA / 3’ 17’’
WHERE ARE THE WILD THINGS?
by Benjamin Clement
16mm / 2023 / USA / 3’ 17’’
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WHERE ARE THE WILD THINGS? (2023) combines screen printed 16mm film with footage of the Oslo Fjord and the Nordmarka wilderness, north of Oslo. Video elements depicting everyday interactions with modern technology and cyberspace are assembled from digital snippets captured on an iPhone, then screen printed onto film. These screen printed overlays are placed onto untouched forest and fjord landscapes, free from human presence. The title plays on Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, inspired by a childhood fascination with escaping into pure, unspoiled nature. The film seeks to depict an idyllic, romanticized landscape subtly disrupted by elements of modern life. |
Ben Clement (b. 1994) is a New York based director and animator from Rhode Island. He works with a process of direct animation that uses the technique of screen printing onto strips of 16mm film. His work specializes in film installation, visuals, and music videos. |