Hidden Dimension II
2013
“ 'Solitude is the profoundest fact of the human condition. Man is the only being who knows he is alone, and the only one who seeks out another.’ ”
— Octovio Paz
About
Solitude has become a significant issue in today’s society. This is ironic when contrasted against a highly populated city, such as that of Singapore. How is it possible, that despite being surrounded by people, we are so much alone?
In her recent work, Choo reflects upon this phenomenon. In The Hidden Dimension she questions the effectiveness of the relief offered by daily routines. Seven members of her family are depicted engaged in trivial acts of self-occupation. At exactly the same point in the film, in an unexpected cadence, they simultaneously break from their self-imposed Sisyphean distraction and look out into the audience and each other.
Film Crew
Director: Choo Jing Sarah
Director of photography: Jac Min
Camera operator: Shyan Tan
Camera Assistant: Tan Jing Liang
Gaffer: Shaun Neo
Denis Zhou
Erwin Tan
Mathias Choo
VFX Supervisor : Wong Kai Wing
Sound Design Tong Wai See
(b.1990, Singapore)
