aromatics of longing
Synopsis
Made in response to the end of a long-term relationship with a birth control implant. Performative video & diaristic, but voiceless subtitles contemplate the feelings of loss and longing tied to a changing body. The artist ruminates on memory, cooking, passing time, and hormones, all while spatchcocking and roasting a chicken.
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