By: Rachel Andrada Student Number: 4284 8709
By: Isabella DiManno Student Number: 4305 0271
Rationale
Bridges overlooked is an appraisal of the often unappreciated image of bridges. The idea was inspired by the urban landscape and our only manipulation of conquering natural obstacles. Bridges facilitate every day activities, an enhancement that helps us travel, either publicly or privately. Each bridge ages differently and expresses individual characteristics: from the Iron Cove bridge to the Gasworks bridge, humans rely on them without acknowledging their significance.
The film demonstrates a transition from black and white images to a more vibrant and colour filled perception of the structures. This technique was purposely applied to highlight our own awareness regarding society’s reliance on these bridges. We decided not to feature Sydney’s most icon bridges such as the: Sydney Harbour bridge and the ANZAC bridge, because bridges are not just a part of our national identity, but rather, part of the everyday aesthetic as well. This is identified in the second last image of the: Meadowbank Railway line bridge, where the supporting columns give the appearance of bleeding, which we interpreted as man kind using and not appreciating its fundamental presence. The film is accompanied by compelling, soft, instrumental composition by Spune to enhance the atmosphere of the urban bustle.
While bridges may be overlooked they continue to be an ever present authority in society and its structure.
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