Betrayal
Video / 2’13”
YAU Chong Hei, Chester 邱創熙
Student of SM2105 Narrative Strategies and Aesthetics of Time-based Media
Abstract
Betrayal is one of the disastrous experiences humans could have encountered and it is sure no one wants to be betrayed. However, in society, we always feel betrayed in many ways. Sometimes, the one who betrayed you could be those close to you. Family, friends or a lover, or whoever you trust, may violate your trust. Anything is impossible.
The artwork is an expression of being betrayed by a lover. The photo sequence uses a first person viewpoint to tell the story, leading the audience to a moment of betrayal. There is no gender description of the betrayed one throughout the sequence. The rhythm of the photo sequence indicates the main character’s mental state. But if a viewer prefers a different viewing experience, he or she may simply pay attention to the details of each photo. Depending on the visitor’s age, gender and career. a very different story is perceived. Is this also betrayal? Nothing is impossible.
