Castle-Crystal
An interpretation of the writing of St Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), who wrote an early conception of interior life titled "The Interior Castle" in 1577. Her castle of the soul was made of clear diamond or crystal and famously contained seven mansions through which one takes journeys of faith. Spong uses Teresa's text to explore the transition between apparent opposites. The central piece of Spong's installation art-work, "Now Spectral, Now Animal"
Director: Sriwhana Spong
Runtime: 13 min
Production: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sriwhana Spong
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Castle-Crystal about?
- An interpretation of the writing of St Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), who wrote an early conception of interior life titled "The Interior Castle" in 1577. Her castle of the soul was made of clear diamond or crystal and famously contained seven mansions through which one takes journeys of faith. Spong uses Teresa's text to explore the transition between apparent opposites. The central piece of Spong's installation art-work, "Now Spectral, Now Animal"
- Who directed Castle-Crystal?
- Castle-Crystal was directed by Sriwhana Spong.
- How long is Castle-Crystal?
- Castle-Crystal has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).