The observation of time is a key discipline for a videographer. David Hodge and Hi-Jin Hodge have long been aware that every minute of a film can draw viewers to a closer, deeper understanding of a topic. Presented through the eyes of a sensitive artist, these minutes can also take on a more significant meaning: they can draw us nearer to our selves. They can teach us to examine our lives minute by minute, studying and fully experiencing every action we take and reaction we have.
In Closer by the Minute the Hodges use digital technology to show the depth and power of exploring a subject in a careful, methodical way. The works in this collection address issues of interpersonal, metaphysical, and societal interest. Specific themes include impermanence in human life and affairs, a meditative study of the ocean, and an exploration of what people leave behind when life ends.
Typically, the Hodges' video-based work brings many perspectives together to tell a compelling story about life and change. The artists reveal their subjects in surprising ways, building reactions that increase in intensity and meaning the longer a viewer experiences them.
Loyola University Museum of Art is pleased to present Closer by the Minute, a collection of works by David and Hi-Jin Hodge.
I WIN. This video installation explores the satisfaction we derive from event the smallest victories. Whether smug, self-congratulatory, or rooted in self-preservation, it evokes the feeling of a pre-adolescent stand-off, with the artists' declarations of victory. Coming February 2012.
7 DAYS WITH CLIFFORD. What do we know about our next-door neighbors? The answer is: almost nothing. In this installation, Clifford, the artists' neighbor, tells seven stories in seven days, revealing a far more complex and interesting life than they ever imagined. Coming March 2012.
LEGACY. Legacy explores this universal question of what we leave behind, using new cinematic portraiture techniques to draw viewers deep into questions of life, lifestyle, and one's contribution to the future. Coming April 2012.
DIANNE "Dianne" is a video installation that explores the essence of a woman's struggle and outlines the strategies that enabled her and others to deal with the disease. Through the installation, visitors are able to experience the full scope of Dianne's experience in a compressed timeframe. Coming May 2012.
WATERTIME. To capture a sense of the sea, David and Hi-Jin filmed wave action at the same stretch of ocean every day, at the same time, for an entire year. Composed into an installation, this footage captures the changing colors, wave patterns, and reflections of a year of the ocean. Coming June 2012.
RETICULUM. Reticulum explores memory through fragmentary insights into a woman's life. Viewers connect to her experiences, share her inner dialog�and gain perspective on what we've been through and how we choose to remember it. Coming July 2012.
NIAGRA FALLING. "Niagara Falling" is an artistic investigation of the rapid decline of the city of Niagara Falls. Interviews from members of several generations are blended with pictorial and historical material to capture the essence of a once thriving, and much changed city. Coming August 2012.
Life On Wheels. The car. So familiar, so entwined in American life that it's not merely an indispensable tool but an inextricable feature of our cultural history. This installation explores its impact, the role it plays in our lives, and what it means in the most basic terms. Coming September 2012.
