A thorough reflection upon what it takes to survive as an artist in general and as a video artist in particular. In a very personal and pedagogical way this video sorts out once and for all how to make money as a video artist. It punctuates prejudices using calculation examples from the author’s own art practice.
Photo: Björn Perborg
Year: 2012 Technique: Animation HD, Swedish or English voice-over Duration: 14 min Voices: Björn Perborg, Dave Morris Voice recording: Alexander Ott Theatrical mix / Mastering: Ljudligan Translation: Bianca Marsden
Continuous camera movement circling a table. Gloved hands add round marks on aerial photographs and drawings. Maybe they are preparing a terrorist attack. All objects seen are high-end designer objects.
Photo: Björn Perborg
Year: 2005 Technique: Video SD PAL Duration: 3.25 min Cast: Johan Möller, Attila Urban, Kjell Vänerbo
A video monitor on the pillow of a bed shows a grown up man in a 1:1 scale, sleeping and thumb-sucking. The blankets in the video and in the room are the same.
Photo: Herge
Year: 2013 Technique: Video installation, monitor, media player, bed Dimensions: dimensions variable
