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***VDMX5, iMovie, APC40 (4:48)*** *This project was created and first exhibited in 2015 in Boulder, CO.* --- ### Artist Statement **Untoward Equilibrium** is an experimental short film that delves into the complex and often strained relationship between humans and the natural world. Through a dynamic interplay of visuals, sound, and digital manipulation, **the film investigates themes of migration, cultural destruction, and the often futile efforts to rebuild in the face of inevitable change.** Utilizing tools such as VDMX 5, iMovie, and the APC40, I aimed to weave a narrative that reflects the cyclical and untidy balance between human intervention and the forces of nature. The film’s abstract visuals and layered soundscapes evoke a sense of unease, suggesting that the equilibrium between the two is never quite stable. **It examines the patterns of regime changes, revolutions, and war, exploring how these human conflicts mirror the predator-prey dynamics of the natural world.** > Just as predators and prey shape ecosystems through cycles of survival and dominance, human societies grapple with cycles of power, upheaval, and renewal. Through this lens, the work considers ongoing processes of disintegration and reconstruction, drawing parallels between societal collapse, cultural upheaval, and the relentless forces of nature. **By blending the organic with the synthetic, Untoward Equilibrium reflects the fragility of human civilizations and the environments we inhabit, questioning whether true harmony between the two is ever achievable, or if we are destined to remain in a perpetual state of imbalance.** This film seeks to provoke reflection on how the forces of war, revolution, and ecological interplay shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. --- ### Stills from the film         --- ### Watch ‘Untoward Equilibrium’ nostr:naddr1qqrk5vj8v45xkagpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsygquk99txdv8dly7lsmasw969p70zlj6mnxtyzlk6j0em2tft4fyvgpsgqqqskasumlfl9 --- #### More from Hes: [Art](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/art/) [Store](https://plebeian.market/p/517d6542a081d61ecd8900ad9e2640290e2cf06f516c5e5f3edadfbde446bff4/stall/1db0cdfe0e39c4bd81b903902eeda74e6aa0f0b56e30851f327e6d0c292c5c06) [Travel Guides](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/travel/) [Photography](https://hes.npub.pro/tag/photography) --- *All images and video are credit of Hes, but you are free to download and use for any purpose. If you find joy from my art, please feel free to send a zap. Enjoy life on a Bitcoin standard.*