or Cyprus and they interview people – harrowing interviews – people who have lost everything and are then met with aggression and hostility. I kept seeing this kind of film, and after a while, I thought I’m interested in the issue, but I don’t want to make a piece like that. It became interesting to imagine people that I know having to act out some of the thoughts displaced people have and situations they endure. Art is about the transformational moment when consciousness jumps.”—CCQ
George Barber’s Akula Dream will be at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, from 01 October 2015 – 10 January 2016. chapter.org georgebarber.net
p22 & 23 The Freestone Drone, George Barber, 2013 Video stills p24 Fences Make Senses, George Barber, 2015 Video stills p25 Akula Dream, George Barber, 2015 Video stills