Sara Ferrer

Saudade

Sara Ferrer, 'Saudade' excerpt: (00:10:53 - 00:12:00)

"Saudade" emerges as a poignant exploration of emotion and longing, manifested through a film recorded underwater. The imagery of sand, fluidly shifting across the screen, evokes a sense of ethereal movement akin to smoke, casting an aura of perpetual uncertainty and internal reflection. Set against the backdrop of a black and white palette, the film immerses viewers in a realm where time seems suspended, inviting introspection and contemplation.

Titled "Saudade," a term rooted in Portuguese culture, the work embodies the ineffable yearning felt by those separated from their families, whether by choice or circumstance. It resonates with individuals who have embarked on journeys far from home, whether in pursuit of new opportunities or to toil at sea, their return shrouded in uncertainty.

The sea, symbolized as an open door to an uncertain destiny, becomes a metaphorical conduit for the myriad emotions encapsulated within the human experience, a profound meditation on the themes of, displacement, and the connection to one's roots.

Hidrophipnosis

Sara Ferrer, 'Hidrophipnosis' excerpt: (00:05:00 - 00:17:00)

"Hidrophipnosis" arises from serendipity, an accident that shapes a visual experience blending the natural with the cinematic in a delicate balance. The black-and-white video presents a continuous sequence of water droplets moving horizontally, maintaining a constant distance between them. This aqueous flow evokes the perpetual rhythm of time and nature itself.

The flicker effect, characteristic of old films, introduces horizontal lines that vibrate up and down, creating a visual tension with the lateral movement of the droplets. This contrast between the orderly and the chaotic invites a reflection on the balance between order and disorder, both in nature and in our perceptions.

The black-and-white imagery simplifies the composition, focusing attention on movement and rhythm, encouraging deep contemplation. The title, Hidrophipnosis, suggests a trance-like state induced by the repetition and flow of water, creating a visual meditation on fluidity, the passage of time, and the intersection of the organic and the mechanical. The piece becomes a reflection on the constancy of nature, inviting the viewer to immerse in a space where the boundaries between the real and the imagined dissolve, transforming contemplation into a transcendental experience.