Moving Image - videos and animations

by Sonja van Kerkhoff + others

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I find the medium of the moving image a powerful means for not only experimentation for engagement on various levels but very enjoyable because of the added possibilities of motion (time) and sound. I use this medium to experiment with narrative and rhythm as well as making more documentary-oriented films. One of my first films "Wrapping for a Marginal Citizen" won a prize in the documentary category in a Dutch provincial film festival in 1995. However usually I make videos where the visuals, sounds and text (narrative) hopefully touch the viewer primarily as an aesthetic experience. Making videos has also been a way for me to combine music (by friends who are musicians) with my visual work. It has also been a way to explore process and presentation such as in "Ablutions" (1995) which is a recording of a performance, presented as a projection between 4 pillars. These days I regularly create video installations where video is incorporated into an architectural or sculptural setting. A 2020 short essay some of my Moving Image works.

La Pensée Sauvage, unfinished, music by Tama McGlinn with soundscape
Remover of Difficulties | Tērā noa he kaitaongo o ngā hēmanawatanga, 2024, 13 minute, soundscape: Frederick Bertram

The Weight of One Minute, 2023, 1 min video. Music by Craig Denham
whānau mārama, 2022, 6 min video. Music by Te Toroa Pōhatu
the moving ribbon writes ..., 2022, 1 min video. Music by Craig Denham
Take Care Tiakina Artist Zoom Sessions, 2022, 48 minutes
Waiporoporo | In the Purple, 2022, 4 minute, music: Frederick Bertram
Deus ex machina, 2021, 47 second animation, music: Craig Denham
Fading Roses, 2021, 3 min animation, music: Kath Tait

Somewhere in the forest | I te wa, i te ngahere, 2020, 7 ' 22 " video, music: piano improvisation by Craig Denham.
A new Normal, 2020, 1 min animation, music: piano improvisation by Craig Denham.
Manners of Speaking | Te Pūkoro o Tāne, 2020, 12 min video, music: piano improvisation by Craig Denham.

Last call for green, 2019, 1 min video, music: sink \ sink, on the album 'a lone cloudburst' (2013). Written and performed by Gareth Schott.
An unfinished symphony, 2019, 2 min video, music by Schubert + Semay Wu.

Once our world had edges, 2017, 3 min video, music by Gareth Schott's sink\sink band.
19 Gay Men and The Throne of God, 2017, 5 min video, with music and a soundscape.
The Yellows, 2015, 2 minute video. Music performed + arranged by M. Young

A guided meditation, 2014, 7 minute video + soundscape
Rubbish Blooms - the video, 2014, 7 minute video + soundscape
Love Story, 2014, 3 minute video by Sonja van Kerkhoff, 2014 Music: "Box of Memories" Brenda Liddiard, New Zealand.
Die Liebe in den Zeiten der EU | Love in the age of the EU 2014. 1 minute animation incorporating a poem by Björn Kuhligk

Gangnam Style RAVE, 2013, video made with Sen McGlinn
Transit in a green landscape, 2012, made with Sen McGlinn, video / happening, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Kāinga a roto | Home within | Innerlijk tHuis, 2010, 5 video installation made with Sen McGlinn
The Tears of Rangi | Ngā Roimata o Rangi, 2010, 17 min video made with Sen McGlinn
The Moving Heart | Te Ngākau Nekeneke, 2010, 3 min video made with Sen McGlinn. Music: Toroa Pohatu.
The Dark Valley, 2010, 13 min video.
The Two Lands, 2010, 17 min video made with Sen McGlinn.
360 clockwise around Europe, 2010, 3 min video. Music: Sandy Hoover + Kath Tait.

Heart of the Land | Te Ngākau o te Whenua, 2009/10, 4 min video. Music: Tama McGlinn.
"And these... ...Y aquellas", 2009/10, 1 minute animation. Music: David Dely.

Kitchen Pythagoras, 2008, video + music

In the Lands of Knowledge, 2006, voice + music. Music: Sandy Hoover.

Fading Roses, 2004, 2 min animation. Music: Kath Tait.
At the Edge, 2004, 3 minute or 1 minute versions, stereo sound.

Grains of Salt, 1999, six minute video, voice in English & Dutch + performers.

Ablutions, 1995 / 7, video projection onto a suspended cloth.     A 2004 one minute version.

Interspaces, 1996, Two minute video, music + performers.
Crossing, 1996, Three minute video, music + performers.
Concerning the Excess, 1996, Nine minute video, voice (English) + performers.

Athena, 1994, 2 minute video, performer: Cajla de Bruijn, music: Evren Celimli.
Essences and Particularities, 1994, 6 minute video, music: Evren Celimli.
Wrapping for a marginal citizen, 1994, 13 minute video, voice in English, music + performers.
Savour the Experience, 1994, 6 minute video, voice in English + performer.

Learnt Steps, 1992, 2 minute video, performers: Natasha Rodenburg & Fiona de Bell.

Lessons in Relativity, 1991, 2 minute video

The Gift - Het Cadeau - Te Koha, 1992, 10 minute video