The famous song “Dreaming of a White Christmas” reveals in this video work some of its particular ominous aspects. Can we reasonably, in a world endangered by climate change, wars and energy crisis, still coherently wish for ourselves the beauty and warmth of snowy and relaxing December celebrations?
The inflatable snowman refers to the banality of Christmas consumerism. But at the same time, the animated drawings affirm the uniqueness of human dreams despite their being ephemeral, like a snowflake over the fire.
Screenings:
• October 2023: Vertical Movie Festival, Isola Tiberina, Rome.
• December 3-17, 2022: KrisenFEST, Werkstadt Berlin.
title: Dreaming of a White Christmas
technique: Experimental video, digital animation and charcoal animation
length: 2’16” (loop)
year: 2022
© Maria Korporal 2022