Arbitrary Fragments by Barbara Latham

This pioneering work of video art saw Latham commenting on the inherently fragmented nature of video. The work features extensively manipulated and processed visuals showcasing this fragmentation.

Latham explores the blending perceptions of herself and her creations, highlighting the interconnected nature of video, storytelling and identity formation, where fact and fiction intertwine to shape one’s identity.

Latham’s creation is a video persona that is something distinct from her true self. The piece anticipates the growing tension between video art and identity, which contemporary artists like Maya Man explore.