Fata Morgana
Using 16mm film, Tacita Dean captures the shifting shapes of land and trucks in the distance while working on a project in Utah.
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Using 16mm film, Tacita Dean captures the shifting shapes of land and trucks in the distance while working on a project in Utah.
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Tacita Dean filmed the shifting shapes of land and distant trucks while working on a project in Utah. Using 16mm film, she captured the phenomenon known as fata morgana, a complex optical illusion. The 22-minute documentary presents her observations and reflections on this elusive mirage, blending the natural environment with the mechanics of perception. Dean's work invites contemplation of how landscapes can distort and transform through the lens of film.
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