070. Louis Hartlooper Complex by Domstad Rudie

About "070. Louis Hartlooper Complex"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

The digital artwork shows the Louis Hartlooper Complex on the first day of a corona pandemic lockdown, caught in a moment of unexpected silence. The film house's characteristic façade looks stately and unruffled, but the empty terraces and folded umbrellas betray a sudden stillness. No visitors, no murmurs - just a desolate atmosphere made palpable by the absence of human life. On the left side of the image, a young woman with a pram moves hurriedly towards the edge of the frame. From the pram protrudes a small arm, a subtle sign of hope and future amid the desolation. Above this scene, a clear blue, cloudless sky spreads out, an unmistakable summer backdrop that contrasts with the two bare trees that stand out sharply against the sky. Their naked branches evoke a sense of winter, emptiness and transience, as if the seasons and emotions were intertwined. Large banners display the announcement of the films House of Gucci and Annette, titles that now await an audience that will not come for the time being. The question arises how long this silence will last, and whether the magic of film will ever again bring people together in this space. Balancing between stillness and expectation, the artwork captures a unique moment in time when culture, society and individuals stand still, but also yearn for revival. What stories await behind those closed doors?

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Finished on: 07-01-2022