Laelaps
2018, 2 Channel Video installation
2 windows, profilm, 37.5 X 47.5”
Trt: 8:40 min
Exhibited on the front exterior windows of the Ely Center for
Contemporary Art.
The work is commissioned by the Ely Center of Contemporary Art
with Yale-China for Lunarfest18.
Laelaps is a two channel video installation inspired by the
mythological dog that became the constellation Canis Major. In
this artwork, earth and water meet the celestial sky to draw a
picture of the natural forces that balance our universe. The film
blends imagery from ipad star apps, competitive saluki races and
ancient constellations with landscapes filmed in diverse locations
ranging from China to USA.
