Out of Reach
Nicole Anne Santangelo
2023
Video Projection Installation
Out of Reach is a video projection installation that explores the profound and intricate relationship between spirits and the captivating medium of projection.
At its core, the installation delves into the essence of our connections with departed loved ones, questioning the boundaries that separate the realms of the living and the deceased. Through a deeply personal lens, I examine the interplay of memory, presence, and longing within the context of a projected visual narrative.
In this immersive installation, I channel my emotions and memories into an act of prayer and remembrance, focusing on a departed relative who holds a significant place in my heart. At the center of the installation, an altar dedicated to this cherished relative serves as a physical manifestation of my devotion and a sacred space for spiritual communion. Adjacent to the altar, a large wall acts as a canvas for the projection, becoming a portal where the intangible essence of myself is made visible.
The parallels between spirits and the projection aspect of the work are deeply intertwined. Like spirits, projections exist in a liminal space between the tangible and the intangible. They possess an ephemeral quality, flickering between reality and illusion, embodying the intangible nature of memories and emotions. Through the act of projecting a video of myself onto the wall, I strive to bridge the gap between the physical and the spiritual, inviting the viewer to contemplate the inherent interconnectedness of our world.
Out of Reach ultimately seeks to evoke a poignant exploration of absence, presence, and the enduring power of love and memory. It is an intimate invitation to witness the yearning, solace, and hope that arise from our human longing to connect with those who have departed.
By bringing together the rituals of prayer, projection, and memorial, this installation becomes a sanctuary where the spiritual and the material converge, allowing for a moment of contemplation and connection with the mysteries that lie beyond our reach.