3 peonies (2018)
A brief, poetic 16mm film on a simple sculptural action. What becomes apparent is the humor possible in material interactions and the tender and sometimes melodramatic symbolism of cut flowers. What begins as a reverence for natural beauty ends up pointing towards the abstract expressionism and color field work of high modernism which, in many cases eschewed the banality of such 'natural' beauty. The collaged soundtrack suggests weightier concerns, gently insistent behind the flatness of the utilitarian sounds of ripping tape.
Director: Stephanie Barber
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: November 7, 2018
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephanie Barber
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3 peonies about?
- A brief, poetic 16mm film on a simple sculptural action. What becomes apparent is the humor possible in material interactions and the tender and sometimes melodramatic symbolism of cut flowers. What begins as a reverence for natural beauty ends up pointing towards the abstract expressionism and color field work of high modernism which, in many cases eschewed the banality of such 'natural' beauty. The collaged soundtrack suggests weightier concerns, gently insistent behind the flatness of the utilitarian sounds of ripping tape.
- Who directed 3 peonies?
- 3 peonies was directed by Stephanie Barber.
- How long is 3 peonies?
- 3 peonies has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).