Diane Severin Nguyen's 'In Her Time (Iris' Version)' Exhibition at Vancouver's Contemporary Art Gallery
Diane Severin Nguyen presents 'In Her Time (Iris' Version)' at Vancouver's Contemporary Art Gallery until May 5th. This installation expands upon her 2023 feature film 'In Her Time,' focusing on the character Iris, an actress preparing for a role in a Chinese historical epic. The work uses iPhone footage to blur lines between reality and performance, examining the actor's craft through personal documentation. The installation creates an intimate, theatrical environment with red lighting and pew-like seating, exploring themes of authenticity and humanity within cinematic production.
Key facts
- Diane Severin Nguyen's exhibition runs until May 5th at Vancouver's Contemporary Art Gallery
- The work expands on her 2023 feature film 'In Her Time'
- Focuses on character Iris preparing for a role in a Chinese historical epic
- Incorporates iPhone footage as personal documentation blurring reality and performance
- Installation features red lighting and pew-like seating creating intimate theatrical space
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Contemporary Art Gallery
Locations
- Vancouver