Sarah F Scott: 33 (film still)

Artists Statement

I am interested in the choices we have in relation to living in the contemporary world today. My ideas are deeply personal although relate to a wider context. Religion and belief are strong themes within my work; I explore the reasons behind what we believe and question beliefs rooted within us from our upbringing. I feel it is important for us to question our surroundings and to remain honest with ourselves.

I am particularly interested in attitudes towards sex, obsession and self expression. Sex is often a controversial subject and with my work I examine the reasons for this. I am attracted to extreme human behaviour, in particular people’s explorations mentally. I look at the idea of achieving balance within our lives, considering obsession which can act to prevent this balance occurring, and self expression which has the ability to level out.

I explore these ideas mainly through film making. I am attracted to film as I feel it can be very true to life, whilst still allowing a certain distance (the screen between you and what you are watching is a physical reality). My main influences come from film makers such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Wim Wenders, Pedro Almodovar and Luis Bunuel. I am also attracted to the ideas of writers such as E.M. Cioran. Our existence and purpose (or lack of) within our lives is an area that I take a great interest in.

In making these films I try to express a particular feeling and in doing so hope that it comes across as such and is able to relate to a wider audience, although very personal.

Sarah F Scott

09/06/2008

33 (film still)

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