Hinterland by Gladys Paulus - a film by Chris Chapman
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2020
- On Friday 20th March 2020, Gladys Paulus’ exhibition Hinterland, opened at Green Hill Arts, Moretonhampstead on Dartmoor. Three years ago, Black Swan Arts showed the work in Gladys’ hometown of Frome, Somerset, attracting visitors from all over the country.
In this exhibition, Paulus’ personal exploration of war, colonial power, gender and race is revealed through a meticulous series of costumes she made following her father’s death, to contain and heal a legacy of familial and ancestral trauma. Then came Covid 19 and the Gallery had to close with the exhibits mothballed inside.
A few weeks into ‘Lockdown’, I was approached by Green Hill Arts with an invitation to make a film. Intrigued, I found myself and my camera spending time in the gallery where the exhibits took a strange hold of me, communicating in a way that just didn’t seem possible and I knew that I had to play a part in sharing this story. This is the result.
Chris Chapman, August 2020 - Фільми й анімація
I was so sad to miss this at Green Arts ... and to be able to see it here is wonderful. It is such a powerful work of art and so much more powerful for being so deeply personal. I am deeply moved by our ancestry and how it affects us. Gladys's love for her family shines through in recounting their lives. The bravery of her Gt Grandfather and the courage of her grandmother to endure. I confess I often am lost with modern art exhibitions but this is so powerful and moving
Very impressive exhibition of a family history marked by (de)colonisation, war and personal loss
Thank you very much for making & sharing this video! I am moved by the way the artist told the story. Thank you! 🌷 Love from Holland
I'm crying~
tank you Chris for this beautiful documentary off my daughter. Of course i saw the exhibition in the Black Swan arts. Wen i saw te film for the first time i cried. It was so emotionel tfor me to see te costumes again . And te way she talked of the ffamily story is so beautiful. I now looked for the fourth time and stil full off emotions.
Thank you again chriss and Gladys i'm so proud off you. Love you.
God bless you! 🌷 Love from Holland
I dont think I will be alone in being deeply moved by this film. It is a powerful and compelling story eloquently told and perfectly captured by a sensitive and skilled film maker. Gladys is an inspiring, thoughtful and talented artist who through obvious strength of character has summoned immense courage and fortitude to bring these heart rending stories from the shadows into the light. The skill, time and effort that has gone into achieving this task is hugely impressive and deserves deep respect.
Beautiful documentary from a great artist. ❤️
Grateful you created this film of this powerful healing work.
This moving and very beautiful documentary which highlights the importance of storytelling and celebrating our ancestors
I saw the exhibition in Black Swan Arts in Frome and found it very moving. To see it again through the medium of this film with the life story of the artist told by herself is a deeply touching experience.
My goodness, such a traumatic story told so beautifully both with words and art. Thank you so much for sharing it.
A deeply personal piece which is nevertheless mesmerizing, fascinating, moving and wonderfully creative on a broader human level. Amazing pieces, with a tactile and clear inter-relation to the (eye opening) family history.
Congratulations Gladys, I look forward to seeing the pieces in person.