Bridget Coderc
I am a lens-based media artist fully immersed in the mystical universe of psychedelic-glitch video art. My work explores the relationship between memory, nostalgia, and psychoanalysis. Having grown up in the early noughties, I am fascinated by the way in which image-recording technology affects our collective memory.
In my last year of studying photography, I developed a strong interest in video and performance, which I have explored ever since. I focus on the physicality of analogue video media and the distortions it creates to explore my perception of the past and early childhood memories. My work is influenced by psychoanalytic theory, specifically the role of the unconscious in shaping our experiences. I utilize personal stories and archives from the 1990s/00s Eastern Europe to create narratives that unpack the impact of childhood on the subconscious mind.
Using outdated technologies like VHS camcorders and pixelated cell phone cameras, just to name a few, I create videos that magnify the lo-fi quality of the medium to produce a playful, vibrant and dreamlike atmosphere. Recently, my work has taken the form of large-scale prints made up of numerous sheets of paper, video projections, CRT and fabric installations, poetry, zines, and lenticular postcards. I also collaborate with musicians to mix visuals live to the fast rhythms of dance music!