Bedwyr Williams

A technologically-challenged hypnotist becomes hooked on his own self-hypnosis tapes and enters another time and space, a place of familiar Macclesfield landmarks and a well-known local yoga teacher.

Located in an uncertain yet near future, ECHT depicts a scenario in which British institutions and ruling systems have collapsed and the current regime is characterised by a fast-track feudalism. In it, status is based on conspicuous consumption and hoarders are kings, having set up their new courts in former dance halls and clubs. ECHT has been shortlisted for the 2015 Jarman Award.

Slyly integrating audio descriptions and captions, visual artist Angela Charles shares her story of ‘coming out’ as a blind artist after years of hiding it.