Contemplation
Tanttu Antti
Contemplation begins with darkness, from which, little by little, a face appears. Background and face lighten gradually, until the picture is completely white and illuminated. The soundtrack has been recorded on a commuter train.
Production Year
2005
Duration
00:02:04
Asiasana
animation, darkness, dissolution (passive), face, I, light, meditation, portraits (works of art ), still lives, trains, universe, voyages
Original Title
Contemplation
Finnish Title
Contemplation
English Title
Contemplation
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
No
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Sound
Yes
Cast
Antti Tanttu (Author), Antti Tanttu (Director)
Press Photos
Antti Tanttu was born in Malaga, Spain and currently lives and works in Helsinki. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki between 1984–89. His works often deal with issues such as solitude, absence and longing. Tanttu has participated in solo and group exhibitions since 1986 in e.g. Gallery Heino in Helsinki, Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland and Norrtälje Kunsthalle in Sweden, as well as in festivals and events around the world.