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WALK



"Walk" is a long-duration performance created specifically for the camera. I repeatedly walked into a small room, attempting to align my body with the geometry of the interior—matching my movements to the corners, angles of the furniture, and the walls. My intention was to explore how our bodies instinctively and carefully adjust to the hard edges of domestic spaces, particularly in smaller homes. Through this work, I aimed to understand and reveal the psychological impact of compact living environments.

The performance footage was later integrated into a two-channel video installation, adding a surreal dimension to the final piece. One channel displayed unaltered footage of my body attempting to navigate a confined space, repeatedly bumping into walls or doors after just a few steps. The second channel featured an animated miniature version of myself, leisurely strolling along the edge of a picture frame, a doorknob, or the top of a ceiling fan.

 

Above: Stills from the Two channel video:
WALK, Two channel video, Duration 6 :47 minutes
This film was displayed as part of a two person show, "Two Takes", at Seven Art Gallery, New Delhi, in 2012. 

Hetal Chudasama

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