London-based artist John Akomfrah has collaborated with LG OLED to present a five-screen film installation, as revealed in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen.
Titled Becoming Wind, the film was originally created by Akomfrah and has been reimagined for Frieze London using multiple LG OLED self-lit televisions.
Akomfrah’s film plays over five LG OLED screens
The film explores the interconnecting themes of identity formation and the contemporary climate crisis, presented across five OLED televisions to create a unified and immersive viewing experience.
According to the brand, LG OLED televisions do not require a backlight, resulting in its 65-inch OLED TV using 60 per cent less plastic compared to an LCD TV of the same size.
The 31-minute film explores the identity formation and experience of trans actors and activists within the wider context of the climate crisis.
A montage of footage shows a representation of the Garden of Eden and its eventual disappearance, tied together with present-day issues such as biodiversity loss and racial discrimination.
Phrases such as “We need to be quick” and “It moves among us” are displayed on screen, highlighting the urgency of climate change.
Akomfrah is a Ghanaian-born British artist and filmmaker, who was a founding member of the Black Audio Film Collective, established in London in 1982.
LG OLED Art invites artists to exhibit digital versions of their works using LG OLED TVs. The brand has collaborated with over 30 artists from around the world, most recently working with London-based artist Suh Do Ho on a presentation at Frieze Seoul.
Akomfrah’s film installation is on show at Frieze London until 13 October in Regents Park, London.
The photography is by LG Electronics.
Frieze London takes place from 9 to 13 October at Regent’s Park. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.
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