Rosy Beyelschmidt
BREATH . TREES LOADED WITH DEAD THINGS
2023
4K Flat color video, 2-ch sound, 6:12 min [➚]
Director · Sound : Rosy Beyelschmidt
Writer · Camera · VFX · Editor : Dieter Beyelschmidt
In the gentle embrace of time's relentless wind, we find ourselves ensnared within the gnarled branches of towering trees, their leaves whispering secrets of a world long forgotten. Each step we take resonates with the rhythmic cadence of Taylor's „one best way“, a haunting melody that echoes through the corridors of modernity. Yet, this dance - a paralyzing inferno - draws us into a hellish waltz where energies spiral in disarray, flowing inexorably in directions that betray our very essence.
„BREATH . TREES LOADED WITH DEAD THINGS“ serves as a poignant metaphor for the insatiable and unyielding pace of production and consumption that characterizes segments of contemporary society. In this frenetic race towards progress, we often overlook the profound consequences of our actions, leaving both humanity and nature to languish in the shadows of our relentless pursuit.
As we navigate this intricate web woven from ambition and desire, it becomes increasingly clear that the cost of our advancement is steep. The trees, once vibrant symbols of life and resilience, now bear the weight of our excesses - laden with remnants of what was once thriving but has since succumbed to neglect and decay. This stark imagery compels us to confront the reality that in our quest for efficiency and productivity, we risk losing touch with the very foundations upon which our existence rests.
Thus, „BREATH . TREES LOADED WITH DEAD THINGS“ invites us to pause and reflect on our trajectory. It challenges us to reconsider our values and priorities in a world where the balance between human endeavor and ecological harmony hangs precariously in the balance. In doing so, it beckons us to reclaim our connection to nature and to seek a path that honors both our aspirations and the fragile beauty of the world around us.
