Branches pressed against a moist surface. The temperature rises, humidity condenses, a droplet runs down a leaf.
According to the IPCC report published in February 2022, anxiety and other mental health problems are a real, worldwide effect of climate change.
Ahdas is a figurative video work depicting the feelings of climate anxiety: being stuck in the feeling, trying to manage it and accepting the fact that one has to live with it indefinitely.
Merle Karp: concept, video design.
Leo Pahta: sound design.
Leo Pahta: sound design.
Exhibitions
Reflektor Light Art Festival, 28.9.–1.10.2023, Vantaa
Flow Festival, 11.–13.8.2023, Helsinki
Talven ja valon juhla light festival, 23.–26.2.2023, Heinola
Flow Festival, 11.–13.8.2023, Helsinki
Talven ja valon juhla light festival, 23.–26.2.2023, Heinola
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