I cannot wait to go and visit this piece having seen in on Dazed Digital. I am really interested in modern interpretations of images taken for the history of art. The modern interpretations seen in the new pieces often brings attention to the original by reinventing it in modern idiom or media, potentially making it more relevant to society today. This piece, the image of Ophelia by Millais, is ingrained into our minds as a culture, from both an artistic and literary perspective.
This video piece by Japanese artist Mihara Yasuhiro and photographer Paolo Roversi is emotive, centering in on the iconic image, including movement and sound, bringing the piece to life. It gives the piece an almost mediative quality the sound and movement combining to create a sombre, haunting atmosphere appropriate for the meaning of the image.
I plan to visit the Tate Britain (where it is currently on show alongside the original pre-Raphaelite piece) in the Christmas holidays, which aren't far away!
For now, you (and I) can enjoy the video on Dazed Digital using the link below, and compare with the original image above.
http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/15235/1/ophelia-has-a-dream
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