video art and book - research

Susanne Burner: Leaves••
11. Dec - 18. Dec 09 / ended
South London Gallery


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The South London Gallery presents the first London solo project by German artist Susanne Bürner.

The South London Gallery presents the first London solo project by German artist Susanne Bürner. This new video work is shown at a special evening event accentuating its performative aspects following which it will be on show until 18 December.

In her video pieces, Susanne Bürner investigates the representation of the invisible. Exploring the possibilities of the existence of a psychological, emotive dimension in film, the work examines the boundaries between physical and psychological space in the context of film-making.

'LEAVES' reveals an empty stage alluding to an anticipated action. Using elements of cinematographic language such as long shot sequences and depth of field, the film portrays the sensation of prolonged suspense. 'LEAVES' presents a stage surrounded by trees as a pre-defined location of action in which nothing is performed. In this way the set becomes the negative image of the missing action.



Leaves” was shot in a public park in London. The video shows a meadow surrounded by trees as its theatrical protagonist. Susanne Bürner has conceived a publication of lose leaves in the nature of this spectacle. The publication provides reference material shifting between different formats, between, painting, film and landscape.
Thirty copies are accompanied by a silver gelatine photograph representing the film location at a time of the year when there’re almost no more leaves. Three exclusive editions are accompanied each by 5 silver gelatine photographs each with the characters of the video, the leaves, now dry. All hand-printed photographs (20,5 x 27 cm) are signed and numbered by the artist (prices on request).