We Became Strangers Through the Labour
2022
Runtime: 5’ 20’’
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Category: experimental video, moving image
"We Became Strangers Through the Labour" is an evocative portrayal of the encroachment of work into personal spaces, capturing the silent estrangement
between two individuals wrapped in foil. This stark visual metaphor illustrates the restlessness and disconnection that pervades modern life, where the boundaries between the
workplace and home blur. The foil serves as a chilling reminder of how our personal connections are often sheathed in the demands of labor, reflecting a world where cohabitation
does not guarantee communication or intimacy. As the two characters engage in their work, isolated in their tasks, the narrative unfolds, highlighting the profound
alienation that can occur even in shared spaces. The artwork invites viewers to contemplate the cost of allowing work to infiltrate our personal lives, posing a poignant question about the future
of human connectivity in an era of unrelenting work culture.