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tida being

2023
4K | three-channel video installation
(variable dimention)

Color | Stereo

5:58

This video explores the journey of a female alien as she delves into the fluidity of her body alongside other sea alien beings in an ever-changing space. The mudflat acts as the backdrop, serving as the space where this alien protagonist experiences a complex sense of in-betweenness. It is characterized by the deposition of ingestion and defecation, piles of debris, and the duality of life and death. Through the layers of remnants and consistent change that emerge, a visually captivating narrative unfolds.

tidal being follows the journey of a female alien protagonist as she embarks on a path of self-discovery, encountering other beings in an unfamiliar location. Initially perceived as barren, the mudflats gradually reveal their transformative nature and fertility as the protagonist navigates the ever-changing tides. The interactions with other sea alien creatures further enrich the narrative, offering glimpses into the intricacies of their existence. The motivation for creating this video stems from a deep curiosity about the fluidity of existence, the transformative nature of the body, and the intricate ecosystems that surround us.
A panoramic three-channel video presents diverse perspectives of the female alien, creatures, and mudflat or the audience, unveiling multiple layers of ever-shifting and a flow of beings.

파노라마 형식의 다채널 비디오는 여성 외계인, 타자인 생물체, 또는 관객의 다양한 시각을 통해 끊임없이 변화하는 존재들의 다층적인 흐름을 보여준다. 주인공은 조류로 끊임 없이 변화하는 생소한 장소에서 자기 자신을 찾아 나서며 정체성의 유동성을 경험하고, 다양한 존재들과 마주한다.

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Exhibition / Screening:

2025 Solo show, the time as dusk settles 땅거미가 질 무렵, TINC, Seoul, KR

2025 Group show, Boundaries of Belonging(s), Kunstrai, Amsterdam, NL

Credit:

written and directed - Izzy Lee
Director of Photography - Karolina Hyun Wilting
edit and color grading - Izzy Lee
talent - Jaiwon Choi
sound engineering - Rick Haring
sound design - Izzy Lee
styling - Izzy Lee
creature production - Izzy Lee
puppet master - Seungjun Lee
location search - Hongmin Han
transportation - Seungjun Lee

special thanks to
Ben Geraerts, Martin Grootenboer, Christopher Tym, Maarten de Reus, Nirit Peled, Cesi Nolten, and Tamar Kaufman

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