Description
In this paper, I assess some of the arguments aroundsustainability and film, particularly in relation
to analogue media and cultures of recuperation
and recycling. The gestures of resistance that
characterise contemporary photochemical practice
provide compelling reasons to believe that film is
redefining itself as a more ethical and ecological
practice in an era of constant technological renewal
and disposal. However, these arguments are thrown
into question when faced with the paradoxical
relationship between the counter-cultural DIY ethos
of photochemical film culture and its continued
reliance on a commercial product, now manufactured
almost exclusively by Kodak. But perhaps this is
missing the point. Is the medium really the message
when it comes to questions of sustainability?
I’d like to put forward some alternative ways of
thinking about the relationship between ecology,
media and materiality, allowing for a more expansive
consideration of what it means to create and
communicate sustainably.
| Period | 04 Nov 2024 |
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| Event title | Foraging Media Symposium |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Dublin, IrelandShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |